A’ja Wilson celebrates after scoring a point against the Connecticut Sun. (WNBA/X)
KEY POINTS
- A’ja Wilson becomes the first woman to score 1,000 points in a single WNBA season
- Wilson surpassed Jewell Loyd’s record from last season
- A’ja Wilson scored 29 points in the Aces’ win over the Sun
Aja Wilson On Sunday, Wilson etched her name into the history books by becoming the first woman to score 1,000 points in a single WNBA season. Wilson recorded 29 points during the Aces’ 84-71 win over the Connecticut Sun. She surpassed Jewell Loyd’s scoring record of 939 points set in 2023, but bettered the tally by surpassing the 1,000-point mark.
Wilson accomplished the monumental feat with one minute and 57 seconds left in the Aces vs. Sun game held at the Michelob Ultra Arena. The 28-year-old was simply unbeatable as she not only racked up 29 points for her team but also chipped in with nine rebounds and two blocks for the Aces, who have a 25-13 record this season.
On Wednesday, the US gold medal winner at the Paris Olympics had broken the league record for the highest score. A’ja Wilson held the record. Las Vegas AcesHowever, to keep their hopes of securing a third seed in the WNBA playoffs alive, the Aces will need to win their final two games of the regular season, while they would need Connecticut to lose its remaining two contests.
WATCH: A’ja Wilson surpasses 1,000 points and makes WNBA history
The Aces Center was filled with cheers as she shared the historic moment with her parents, who were in attendance. South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley also posted a tweet encouraging Wilson and demanding that A’ja be crowned MVP now.
“@_ajawilson22 you did it with the midfielder! Congrats to you, the one, the only, A’ONE! Give her her stuff! MVP! Defensive Player! First & Last Team All @WNBA!” Staley wrote on X, celebrating the Aces legend’s achievement.
The Aces return to action on Tuesday, September 17 when they take on the Seattle Storm, while the Sun face the second-seeded Minnesota Lynx in a thrilling playoff battle.
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