Jackie Young scores 24 points in Aces' win over Sun

Jackie Young finished with 24 points and seven rebounds in three quarters of play, helping the Las Vegas Aces defeat the Connecticut Sun 101‑78 on Thursday night and claim their eleventh straight victory in the series. The Aces entered the break ahead 48‑47, then erupted with a 16‑0 run to open the third quarter. A 12‑2 burst to start the fourth stretched the lead to 87‑65, after which Young was rested because of the sizable margin. A’ja Wilson contributed 20 points for Las Vegas, while Cheyenne Parker‑Tyus added 18 points and nine rebounds off the bench, ending a two‑game losing streak for the team, which now stands at 25‑13. Jewell Loyd’s performance moved her into eighth place on the WNBA’s all‑time made‑3‑pointers list with 728. For Connecticut, which fell to 9‑26, Olivia Nelson‑Ododa tallied 12 of her 14 points in the first half. Kennedy Burke and Leila Lacan each scored 11, and Charlisse Leger‑Walker chipped in 10. The Sun committed 19 turnovers, which the Aces converted into 28 points. Las Vegas also held a decisive advantage in the paint, outscoring Connecticut 40‑23 inside. The game took place at Michelob Ultra Arena in Mandalay Bay, with the final buzzer sounding at 9:54 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Read the full story at Las Vegas Sun →