The Aces and Liberty are different teams from when the Aces romped to a 98-81 victory June 29 at Michelob Ultra Arena. They meet again Sunday in New York.
Basketball
The Mountain West is a possible option to take in the four remaining Pac-12 schools, “but this is pretty doggone fluid right now,” former UNLV AD Jim Livengood said.
The Aces signed a former No. 2 overall WNBA draft pick to an emergency hardship contract after the hardship contract of Ashley Joens expired.
A Las Vegas judge on Wednesday altered the bail conditions for Aces player Riquna Williams, who is facing domestic violence charges.
Reserve forward Kierstan Bell scored 15 points to help the Aces defeat the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday and become the first team to clinch a spot in the WNBA playoffs.
Alysha Clark continues to be a source of steadiness and consistency off the Aces bench this season.
Via a collection of key transfers and returners, UNLV basketball coach Kevin Kruger can count on these players to make a positive difference in his rebuilding program.
The Aces squandered most of a 20-point lead against the Dallas Wings before pulling away in the fourth quarter Sunday for their 23rd victory in 25 games this season.
The Aces’ last loss came against the Dallas Wings on July 7. Center Kiah Stokes will play an important role in the rematch Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The Aces’ offense has been a juggernaut since Becky Hammon took over in 2022. She said space, pace and sharing are the principles that make the team so effective.
UNLV and other Group of Five schools are not among the Big 12’s preferred list. Instead, the conference is focused on Arizona, while monitoring Utah, Arizona State and even Oregon and Washington.
Aces guard Riquna Williams made her initial court appearance Wednesday after being arrested on domestic violence charges.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced fines against the companies for taking illegal sports bets.
Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker is out indefinitely because of a fractured left foot, but the Aces soldiered on with a win Tuesday over the Chicago Sky.
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