A’ja Wilson Sends Strong Message After Aces' Seventh Loss

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rodney Knuppel | Last updated Jun 21, 2025 10:42 AM ET

It was another rough night for the Las Vegas Aces on Friday. The Aces held a seven-point lead at halftime against the Seattle Storm but couldn't hold on, losing 90-83 to Seattle at home.

It was the third straight defeat for the defending champions, dropping them to 5-7 on the season as they remain fifth place in the Western Conference.

Reigning league MVP A’ja Wilson returned to action and recorded a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Still, it wasn't enough to change the Aces' fortunes.

After the game, Wilson didn't hold back.

"We're going to continue getting our ass beat until we man up," Wilson said.

"We're going to continue getting our ass beat until we man up."

Aces star A'ja Wilson didn't mince words after the 2022-23 back-to-back WNBA champs fall to 5-7 in a loss to Seattle, Vegas dropping 5 of its last 6.

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She also acknowledged the sky-high expectations surrounding her team.

“We spoiled our fan base... now they expect that out of us every single game," Wilson said.

Wilson was one of four Aces players to score in double figures. Jackie Young led the way with 22 points, Jewell Loyd added 15, and Aaliyah Nye chipped in 13 off the bench.

Las Vegas hasn’t won since June 13 against Dallas. In the three games since, the Aces are averaging just 71.6 points per game. For the season, they rank ninth in scoring at 79.4 points per game and are shooting just 39.4% from the field, which is last among all 13 WNBA teams.

The Aces remain at home for the next three games, starting with a visit from Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Sunday, followed by matchups against the Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics on Wednesday and Thursday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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