UNCASVILLE, CT — The Las Vegas Aces bounced back in commanding fashion Tuesday night, cruising to an 87-62 win over the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. Powered by standout performances from A’ja Wilson and Jewell Loyd, the Aces earned their first victory of the 2025 season while handing Connecticut its second straight loss.
Wilson led all scorers with 22 points and added 10 rebounds for her 101st career double-double, moving her up the WNBA’s all-time leaderboard. Loyd poured in 20 points, including four three-pointers in the second quarter alone. Jackie Young contributed 16 points, and Chelsea Gray added 12 while also dishing out four assists — bringing her to 1,639 career assists, good for seventh in WNBA history.
Tina Charles led the way for the Sun with 20 points, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap as Las Vegas controlled the game from the opening tip.
🔑 Game Highlights by Quarter:
1st Quarter (Aces 24, Sun 13):
Las Vegas opened with a 9-0 run and held Connecticut scoreless on second-chance opportunities. Young dropped 11 points in the period as the Aces jumped to an early double-digit lead.
2nd Quarter (Aces 52, Sun 29):
The Sun briefly cut the lead to seven, but a 16-2 Aces run sparked by Loyd’s hot shooting from deep widened the gap. Las Vegas drained five threes in the quarter, with Loyd hitting four of them.
3rd Quarter (Aces 78, Sun 46):
Wilson asserted dominance with nine points as the Aces continued to pull away. A buzzer-beating three from Kierstan Bell gave Las Vegas its largest lead yet.
4th Quarter (Final: Aces 87, Sun 62):
With the game in hand, the Aces rested their starters. Rookie Aaliyah Nye hit her first career three-pointer, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa led the Sun with six in the quarter.
By the Numbers:
Las Vegas’ 25-point margin was their largest win over Connecticut in franchise history.
The Aces shot 38.8% from the field and 38.5% from three, while the Sun managed just 34.4% and 17.6%, respectively.
Las Vegas held a 41-34 rebounding edge and dominated second-chance points (21-6).
The Sun edged the Aces in fast break points (11-4) and points in the paint (34-28).
Milestones & Notables:
A’ja Wilson moved up several WNBA historical lists:
101st double-double (6th all-time)
76 games with 20+ points and 10+ rebounds (3rd all-time)
53 consecutive double-digit scoring games (tied for 10th longest streak)
Now tied with Lauren Jackson for 6th-most 20+ point games (139)
Chelsea Gray inches closer to Becky Hammon on the all-time assist list.
Jewell Loyd now has 5,561 career points (21st all-time), and Wilson has 4,835 (tied for 30th).
Aaliyah Nye scored the first points of her WNBA career just 11 seconds into the fourth quarter.
Crystal Bradford made her return to WNBA action for the first time since 2021, scoring a layup less than a minute after checking in.
The Aces were without Megan Gustafson (leg injury) and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (pregnancy).
Next Up:
The Aces return home to Las Vegas for their 2025 home opener on Friday, May 23, against the Washington Mystics. Tip-off is set for 7 PM PT at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Fans attending will receive the season’s first giveaway — an exclusive Aces collectible pin (limited to the first 7,500 attendees). Catch the action nationally on ION or locally on Vegas 34.
