Connecticut Sun @ Las Vegas Aces
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Season Matchup
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Game Nuggets
- Jackie Young led all players with 24 PTS (7 REB, 5 AST) for Las Vegas Aces. Jackie Young →
- Las Vegas Aces won by 23: 101–78. Las Vegas Aces →
- Las Vegas Aces came in 2-3 over their previous 5 games. Las Vegas Aces →
- Meeting 3 of the season between these teams — Las Vegas Aces was 2-0 in the series before tip-off. Las Vegas Aces →
Box Score
Connecticut Sun
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Miller | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Olivia Nelson-Ododa | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| Kennedy Burke | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 24 |
| Charlisse Leger-Walker | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Leila Lacan | 11 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 23 |
| Raegan Beers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Nell Angloma | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Rayah Marshall | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Saniya Rivers | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| Gianna Kneepkens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Ashlon Jackson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Las Vegas Aces
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Talbot | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| NaLyssa Smith | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| A'ja Wilson | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Chelsea Gray | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 29 |
| Jackie Young | 24 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| Cheyenne Parker-Tyus | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| Brianna Turner | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kierstan Bell | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jewell Loyd | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Justine Pissott | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Mai Yamamoto | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 29-64 | 6-22 | 14-18 | 23 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 18 |
| Las Vegas Aces | 37-75 | 9-25 | 18-22 | 40 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 11 |
Game Recap
The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Connecticut Sun 101-78 on August 21, 2026.
Jackie Young led all scorers for Las Vegas with 24 points, adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists to finish with the most well-rounded stat line of the night. A'ja Wilson contributed 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, giving the Aces two players in the 20-point range and providing the offensive punch behind their double-digit victory. For Connecticut, Olivia Nelson-Ododa paced the Sun with 14 points, though she was limited to 1 rebound and did not record an assist. Kennedy Burke added 11 points to go with 2 rebounds and 2 assists, but the Sun's top two scorers combined for fewer points than Young alone managed on her own. The gap between the two teams' leading scorers reflected the final margin, as Las Vegas outscored Connecticut by 23 points overall. This matchup was part of the regular season schedule between the two clubs.
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