Wilson records historic 30-20 night in Las Vegas Aces' win over Connecticut Sun
Marina Mabrey scored 22 points, Saniya Rivers had 17, and Leila Lacan 13 for Connecticut.
The Sun built a 31-27 lead at the end of the first quarter and extended their lead to 45-33 with with 5:46 left before halftime on Tina Charles' jump shot. But the Aces outscored Connecticut 12-0 to close the half to tie it 45-all at the half.
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Chelsea Gray made two free throws to put Las Vegas ahead 51-50 with 7:18 to play and it led for the remainder of the game.
Aaliyah Edwards made her Sun debut, posting 4 points and 4 rebounds in 17 minutes, but Connecticut (5-25) has now lost four straight.
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