'It’s What I Do': Teaira McCowan Delivers Breakout Performance in Loss to Las Vegas Aces

For the first time in weeks, Teaira McCowan got meaningful minutes to make her mark — and she didn’t waste them. The 6-foot-7 center recorded a season-best 12 points and 13 rebounds in just 17 minutes off the bench during Sunday’s 106–80 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. It was her most impactful performance of the 2025 WNBA season and a reminder of the interior dominance she’s capable of when given the opportunity.

“I’m pretty proud of myself,” McCowan said. “It’s what I do — it’s what I’ve been doing my whole entire career. So I just went out there and showcased it today.”

Teaira McCowan Answers The Call

McCowan had played just seven minutes total over the previous two games, but with the Wings short-handed and struggling to defend the paint, she became a much-needed presence. She scored six of her 12 points in the third quarter and secured six rebounds in that frame alone, helping Dallas briefly narrow the gap after halftime.

“She was ready when her number was called,” Wings head coach Chris Koclanes said. “We were struggling on the boards, and she came in and helped with that. Got to the line, battled. But we’ve got to finish through contact — can’t rely on the whistle.”

McCowan finished 6-of-8 from the free throw line and added two assists and a steal in what Koclanes described as a physical, tone-setting effort. While the team ultimately couldn’t keep pace with Las Vegas’ firepower — five Aces scored in double figures, led by Jackie Young’s 24 — McCowan’s performance stood out as a potential catalyst for rotation adjustments.

“It’s kind of the game plan,” McCowan said of the paint attack. “We wanted to really attack the paint, take advantage of their bigs, and try to get them in foul trouble as best we could.”