Wilson & Young Combine for Big Scoring as Aces Overcome Mercury

On June 14, the WNBA regular season continued with the Aces defeating the Mercury on the road, 103-99, snapping a three-game losing streak. In the match, the Mercury took control early, while the Aces managed only 6 points in the first 7.5 minutes of the game. However, the team rallied in the second quarter, scoring an impressive 42 points behind the leadership of Jackie Young and Wilson to overturn the deficit. Despite a tightly contested remainder of the game, the Aces held their ground and secured a victory away from home.

In this contest, Wilson was on fire, playing 34 minutes and 19 seconds as a starter, shooting 10 of 17, including 1 of 1 from beyond the arc, and converting all 11 free throws for a game-high 32 points, along with 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers, and 3 fouls, contributing a +3 plus-minus.

Young, who struggled in the opening quarter with 0 of 4 shooting, bounced back in the second quarter, making all 6 of her attempts, including 5 of 5 from three-point range, to score 21 points single-handedly and lead the Aces’ comeback. For the entire game, she played nearly 34 minutes, shooting 11 of 23 overall, 7 of 13 from deep, and 5 of 6 from the foul line, finishing with a game-high 34 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, and 2 fouls, registering a +11 plus-minus.

Together, Wilson and Young combined for a total of 66 points, not only ending their team’s losing streak but also indirectly helping the Lynx secure a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup final.