A’ja Wilson leads the Las Vegas Aces with 45 points as they defeat the Connecticut Sun 101-94 in a WNBA game Friday night in Uncasville, Connecticut. Multiple reports say Wilson shoots 15-for-18 from the field and makes all 13 of her free-throw attempts, helping power Las Vegas’ offense. The Sun are described as short-handed for the matchup, and the Aces are also noted for a strong early-season response after an opening-night loss to Phoenix, including three straight wins leading into this game.
Connecticut’s effort falls short despite Wilson’s dominance, and the Aces’ scoring is also supported by contributions from Chennedy Carter, who adds 18 points and continues an early-season run described as effective and consistent. In addition to the win, Wilson’s 45-point performance is highlighted as a milestone: she records what outlets describe as her WNBA-record fifth game with 40 or more points. The game ends with Las Vegas securing the 101-94 final margin.
