LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Superstar A'ja Wilson secured her spot in the WNBA history books in victory against the Connecticut Sun 94-86 on Sunday night.
Wilson is the first WNBA player to score 32 points and 20 rebounds within a single game, according to the WNBA.
A’JA WILSON MAKES HISTORY IN ACES WIN 🏆She becomes the FIRST player in WNBA history to record 30+ PTS and 20+ REB in a game!32 PTS | 20 REB | 5 AST | 2 STL | 52.0 FG% (13-25)#WNBARivalsWeek presented by @ally pic.twitter.com/ftqXUkEpay
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 11, 2025
MVP A'ja Wilson shared a quick message on social media after the win.
#⃣2⃣2⃣ OUT! 🤪💅✨@_ajawilson22 // #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/5DDWSa24Sd
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 11, 2025
Their next game will be against the New York Liberty on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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After winning their first of four home games against the Seattle Storm on Friday, the Aces are facing off against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday night, marking their final matchup against them this regular season.
Back at it tomorrow 🏠
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 9, 2025
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📺 @NBATV // Vegas 34
🎟️ https://t.co/wbFun4Urtf#ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/CIiKH9r2AE
Friday's win pushed the Aces up to sixth in the league standings, leaving them tied with the Fever. A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Jewell Loyd, Chelsea Gray, and NaLyssa Smith all average double digits against the Sun this season.
The Aces hope to continue their 3-game winning streak on Sunday evening. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. on Vegas 34 and NBA TV, and catch our exclusive pre-game coverage on The Spot Vegas 34 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Where to watch
Vegas 34 and Channel 13 are your new broadcast partners for the Las Vegas Aces — with more than 33 Aces games scheduled for the upcoming season.
Vegas 34 (KMCC) can be found as Channel 34 on Cox Cable and DIRECTV, and as Channel 34.1 for viewers with an antenna.
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