Jackie Young scores career-high 35 points as Aces defeat Storm
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Jackie Young scored a career-best 35 points as the Las Vegas Aces routed the Seattle Storm 114-77 in Seattle on September 17, 2026. Young, fresh off a solid performance in the FIBA World Cup, led the Aces with a dominant first-quarter showing of 22 points. A'ja Wilson contributed 29 points, reinforcing her MVP candidacy, while teammate Chelsea Gray added six assists and nine rebounds. The Aces aim for their fifth consecutive victory when they face the Storm again on Sunday.
- •Jackie Young scores 35 points, setting a career-high.
- •Las Vegas Aces lead the Seattle Storm 114-77.
- •A'ja Wilson adds 29 points, enhancing MVP credentials.
- •Chelsea Gray records six assists and nine rebounds.
- •Aces seek fifth straight win in rematch on Sunday.
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — Jackie Young carries over World Cup effort with career-best performance against Storm
"SEATTLE—While she was far from the most ballyhooed member of Team USA, it is difficult to argue that anyone other than Jackie Young was the best player for the Americans in the FIBA World Cup in Berlin.
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