Callie Lawson-Freeman
Sports Reporter at Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aces/UNLV hoops reporter @reviewjournal | Contributor @nbcsports | @sji_update @nabj
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1 week ago |
reviewjournal.com | Callie Lawson-Freeman
The Aces lost to the Seattle Storm 102-82 on Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena. A’ja Wilson had 15 points for the Aces (2-2). Guards Jewell Loyd and Jackie Young added 14 points each. It was Loyd’s first game against Seattle (3-1), her team of 10 years, since she requested a trade this offseason. Nneka Ogwumike led the Storm with 23 points. Seattle got off to an early lead by outscoring the Aces 34-20 in the first quarter.
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2 weeks ago |
reviewjournal.com | Callie Lawson-Freeman
It seemed like the emotions of hitting a game-winning shot had somewhat worn off for Jewell Loyd — until she was asked about returning to play the Seattle Storm.
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2 weeks ago |
reviewjournal.com | Callie Lawson-Freeman
Jewell Loyd hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left, and the Aces erased a nine-point deficit with just over three minutes to play to beat the Washington Mystics 75-72 in their home opener Friday at Michelob Ultra Arena. Jackie Young scored 25 points for the Aces (2-1). Sonia Citron led the Mystics (2-2) with 19 points. The Aces trailed by nine at halftime and by 12 in the third quarter. The Aces next play at the Seattle Storm at 3 p.m. Sunday. This is a developing story.
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2 weeks ago |
reviewjournal.com | Callie Lawson-Freeman
After beginning the season at the Liberty’s WNBA championship ring night, the Aces will be honored at Friday’s home opener with a ring ceremony of their own. USA Basketball will present A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and new addition Jewell Loyd with commemorative rings ahead of their matchup with the Washington Mystics at 7 p.m. at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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2 weeks ago |
reviewjournal.com | Callie Lawson-Freeman
The Aces secured their first win of the regular season with an 87-62 rout of the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Connecticut, on Tuesday. A’ja Wilson led the Aces (1-1) with 22 points and 10 rebounds, her second double-double in just as many games. Jewell Loyd added 20 points after struggling in her debut with the team Saturday. Loyd had five points on 2-of-10 shooting in the Aces’ 92-78 loss to the New York Liberty.
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Completely forgot to share this story but here’s what we learned from Becky Hammon and Nikki Fargas about the Aces’ roster construction and the front office amid all the excitement of media day ⬇️
The Aces need to make one more move to get under the WNBA roster limit before the May 15 deadline. https://t.co/53FmWBE3q1
RT @harmoniiturner: grateful for moments like these… to be continued 🧘🏽♀️
AND THE GAME WINNER. Deja Kelly just secured a 85-84 win for the Aces in their preseason finale vs. the Phoenix Mercury. What a statement performance. 15 crucial points. No better way to make a case for a roster spot.
The undrafted rookie is putting a show right now. Back-to-back jumpers from Deja Kelly to put the Aces up 83-82 with less than 30 seconds to play.
