The Las Vegas Aces have asserted their dominance over the Connecticut Sun in the early matchups of the 2025 WNBA season, securing three commanding victories. These games have highlighted the Aces’ formidable offensive capabilities and defensive resilience, further solidifying their strong standing in the Western Conference.
The 2025 series commenced on May 20, 2025, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Aces delivered a decisive 87-62 defeat to the Sun. Reigning MVP A’ja Wilson led the charge for Las Vegas with a stellar performance, recording a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Jewell Loyd was equally impactful, draining six 3-pointers on her way to 20 points. The Aces showcased superior shooting efficiency, converting 38.8% of their field goals and an impressive 38.5% from beyond the arc, significantly outperforming the Sun’s 34.4% and 17.6% respectively. Connecticut also struggled with ball security, committing 18 turnovers compared to Las Vegas’s 13. Tina Charles was the leading scorer for the Sun, contributing 20 points. (Source: ESPN)
The second encounter between the two teams took place on June 25, 2025, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. The Aces continued their winning ways with an 85-59 victory. This game was particularly historic for A’ja Wilson, who scored 22 points, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach the 5,000-point milestone. Las Vegas once again demonstrated superior shooting, posting a 42.9% field goal percentage and a robust 39.3% from three-point range. The Sun, in contrast, managed only 32.4% from the field and 15.4% from deep. The Aces also controlled the glass, outrebounding Connecticut 45-30. Tina Charles once again led the Sun in scoring with 18 points. (Source: ESPN)
The most recent clash in their 2025 regular season series saw the Las Vegas Aces complete a clean sweep of their initial matchups, defeating the Connecticut Sun 86-68 on July 6, 2025, back at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The Aces displayed impressive offensive efficiency, shooting 54.0% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range. They also held a significant rebounding advantage, pulling down 35 boards to the Sun’s 27. While the Sun had a higher free throw percentage (78.9% compared to the Aces’ 69.2%) and scored more points off turnovers (19 to the Aces’ 13), their overall shooting struggles persisted, converting only 38.1% of their field goals and 27.8% from beyond the arc. (Source: Fox Sports)
Historically, the Connecticut Sun hold a slight edge in regular season head-to-head matchups since 1999, with a record of 33 wins and 26 losses across 59 games against the Las Vegas Aces (including their previous iterations as the San Antonio Silver Stars and Utah Starzz). However, in playoff encounters, the Aces have been more successful, leading 6-3 over 9 games. The recent trend clearly favors Las Vegas, as they swept the 2024 regular season series 3-0 and are currently 3-0 against the Sun in 2025. This shift underscores the Aces’ growing dominance in the rivalry. (Source: Stathead)
Across their head-to-head regular season games from 1999 to 2025, the Sun have averaged 77.7 points per game with a 43.1% field goal percentage, while the Aces have averaged 75.5 points per game with a 43.3% field goal percentage. However, the 2025 season has seen a significant scoring disparity in their direct matchups, with the Aces averaging 86.0 points per game compared to the Sun’s 60.5 points per game. The Aces have consistently demonstrated superior three-point shooting and rebounding in these recent contests, while the Sun have struggled with offensive efficiency and a higher rate of turnovers.
The Las Vegas Aces’ commanding start to their 2025 season series against the Connecticut Sun, highlighted by three decisive victories and A’ja Wilson’s historic achievement, reinforces their status as a top contender. As the season progresses, the Sun will need to address their offensive struggles and find ways to counter the Aces’ formidable lineup if they hope to reverse this trend in future matchups.
