May 25, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) dribbles the ball against Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) during the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Nneka Oguwmike scored 23 points and Erica Wheeler added 21 as the Seattle Storm turned a fast start into an easy 102-82 victory over the visiting Las Vegas Aces on Sunday in the return of Jewell Loyd to the Pacific Northwest.
Gabby Williams and Ezi Magbegor each scored 12 points and Skylar Diggins added 10 points with eight assists for the Storm (3-1). Ogwumike had eight rebounds to reach the 3,000 mark in her career while Magbegor had seven rebounds to move her past 1,000.
The Storm had 32 assists on 42 made baskets, which ranks as the third-most assists in a game in Seattle history.
Loyd scored 14 points in her first game at Seattle since joining the Aces in a trade during the offseason. Loyd averaged 16.9 points in 330 games with Seattle and was a two-time WNBA champion, the 2015 Rookie of the Year and a six-time All-Star.
A’ja Wilson scored 15 points for Las Vegas (2-2) and Jackie Young added 14.
The Storm set the tone early and took a 30-18 lead with 1:46 remaining in the first quarter on a 3-pointer from Alysha Clark. Seattle had an assist on each of its first 12 baskets while going 13 of 19 (68.4 percent) from the floor in the first quarter to grab a 34-20 lead.
Loyd enjoyed a hot start as well with 12 first-quarter points while making all three of her 3-point attempts, but she went 0 of 10 from the floor in the final three quarters.
Ogwumike went 7 of 8 from the field in the first half and scored 15 points as Seattle led 58-36 at halftime. The Storm led by as many as 24 points in the first half, when they shot 67.6 percent.
Seattle cruised to victory the rest of the way, finishing with a 34-25 rebounding advantage while shooting 60.0 percent overall and 8 of 16 from long range.
–Field Level Media
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
Alabama WR Ryan Williams sustains concussion in helmet-to-helmet hit from Florida State
Alabama's season-opening loss to Florida State came with even more bad news after the game.As the No. 8-ranked Crimson Tide attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter, sophomore wide receiver Ryan Williams took a hard helmet-to-helmet hit from Seminoles defensive back Earl Little Jr. that left him dazed on the ground. He was eventually helped off the field by trainers and did not return to the game.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe play was reviewed for targeting but officials deemed it a legal hit.Once Florida State wrapped up the 31-17 win, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer told reporters that Williams had sustained a concussion. The severity of the concussion is unclear.It had already been a tough game for the 18-year-old Williams, who entered 2025 with a mountain of hype after a freshman season that saw him make All-American teams as a teenager. He finished the […]
Sinner digs himself out of hole to progress at US Open
Jannik Sinner dug himself out of a hole to defeat Denis Shapovalov and reach the fourth round of the US Open.The defending champion has not lost a Grand Slam match on hard courts for two years, but he looked in real trouble at 3-0 down in the third set with the pair locked at one-set all. Canadian Shapovalov, who had won their only previous meeting at the Australian Open four years ago, had a chance to make it 4-0, but Sinner saved the break point and won nine games in a row on the way to a 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3 victory."It was a very, very tough match today," said the world No 1 . "I know Denis since quite a long time. I knew I had to play at a very, very high level. I'm very happy that I […]
Florida State Takes Down No. 8 Alabama in Stunning Week 1 Upset
New quarterback Tommy Castellanos led a punishing rushing attack for Florida State with 78 yards and a touchdown as the Seminoles stunned No. 8 Alabama 31-17 on Saturday, ending the Crimson Tide's streak of 23 straight wins in season openers.Coming off a 2-10 season, Florida State handed a crushing setback to Alabama, which was viewed as a College Football Playoff contender under second-year coach Kalen DeBoer.Students and fans swarmed the field at Doak Campbell Stadium to celebrate the upset by the Seminoles, who were 13 1/2-point underdogs according to BetMGM Sportsbook.Under new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn — who spent eight seasons as Auburn's head coach — Florida State was physical from the start, finishing with 230 rushing yards and averaging 4.7 yards per carry. The Seminoles averaged just 89.9 yards during their disastrous 2024 season.The Crimson Tide had not dropped […]
Botafogo vence Bragantino por 4 a 1 após primeiro tempo “perfeito” e encosta no G4 do Brasileirão
Newton comemora primeiro gol com a camisa do Botafogo. (Foto: Vítor Silva/Botafogo)Na noite deste sábado (30), o Botafogo venceu o RB Bragantino por 4 a 1, no Estádio Nilton Santos, pela 22ª rodada do Brasileirão. Todos os gols saíram ainda no primeiro tempo, com o Fogão marcando com Savarino, Newton e Danilo, de fora da área. Enquanto isso, o Massa Bruta marcou com Jhon Jhon, em um lance de lateral longo. Álvaro Montoro ampliou no segundo tempo. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADECom essa vitória em casa, o Botafogo vai a 35 pontos e fica a apenas um ponto do Bahia, que é o 4º colocado com 36. Assim, o Fogão cola no G4, e seca os baianos, adversários do Mirassol neste domingo (31). Enquanto isso, o Bragantino volta a perder e estaciona na 8ª colocação, com 30 pontos.Botafogo brilha no primeiro tempoOs comentaristas […]
Florida State convincingly takes down No. 8 Alabama in a Week 1 stunner
Just over a year after it was on the losing end of a stunning upset to begin the season, Florida State shocked No. 8 Alabama 31-17 in Tallahassee to open the 2025 season.The remade Seminoles put Alabama away with less than eight minutes to go as Gavin Sawchuk powered into the end zone on a 14-yard TD run to put FSU up 14 points.Florida State was a 14-point underdog ahead of the game after a disastrous 2024 season. After losing on a last-second field goal to Georgia Tech in Week Zero, the Seminoles went 2-9 the rest of the way and beat just one FBS-level opponent.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOn Saturday, Florida State was better than Alabama. By a long shot.The Crimson Tide’s offensive line struggled against Florida State’s defensive front and the defense gave up numerous big plays. It had to be a […]
Palmeiras encerra preparação em busca de virada no jogo de volta das semifinais do Brasileirão Feminino
Palmeiras Feminino (Créditos: Cris Mattos/ Staff Images Woman/ CBF)O Palmeiras quer se manter vivo no Brasileirão Feminino para chegar pela segunda vez em sua história na grande final da competição, e também voltar a disputar a Libertadores Feminina no ano de 2026. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADEPara isso, a equipe palestrina precisa de uma grande virada contra o Cruzeiro no segundo jogo das semifinais da competição nacional. O duelo vai acontecer neste fim de semana, na casa das mineiras, na Arena Independência.Mesmo com a venda de 12 mil ingressos para o jogo e a grande expectativa por parte das cruzeirenses, o Palmeiras não deseja se intimidar e quer provar mais uma vez que pode reverter placares nos mata-mata. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADENas quartas de final, a equipe viveu situação parecida, onde enfrentou o Flamengo e saiu perdendo por 3 a 2 no jogo de ida, […]
Related
Alabama WR Ryan Williams sustains concussion in helmet-to-helmet hit from Florida State
Alabama's season-opening loss to Florida State came with even more bad news after the game.As the No. 8-ranked Crimson Tide attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter, sophomore wide receiver Ryan Williams took a hard helmet-to-helmet hit from Seminoles defensive back Earl Little Jr. that left him dazed on the ground. He was eventually helped off the field by trainers and did not return to the game.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe play was reviewed for targeting but officials deemed it a legal hit.Once Florida State wrapped up the 31-17 win, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer told reporters that Williams had sustained a concussion. The severity of the concussion is unclear.It had already been a tough game for the 18-year-old Williams, who entered 2025 with a mountain of hype after a freshman season that saw him make All-American teams as a teenager. He finished the […]
Sinner digs himself out of hole to progress at US Open
Jannik Sinner dug himself out of a hole to defeat Denis Shapovalov and reach the fourth round of the US Open.The defending champion has not lost a Grand Slam match on hard courts for two years, but he looked in real trouble at 3-0 down in the third set with the pair locked at one-set all. Canadian Shapovalov, who had won their only previous meeting at the Australian Open four years ago, had a chance to make it 4-0, but Sinner saved the break point and won nine games in a row on the way to a 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3 victory."It was a very, very tough match today," said the world No 1 . "I know Denis since quite a long time. I knew I had to play at a very, very high level. I'm very happy that I […]
Florida State Takes Down No. 8 Alabama in Stunning Week 1 Upset
New quarterback Tommy Castellanos led a punishing rushing attack for Florida State with 78 yards and a touchdown as the Seminoles stunned No. 8 Alabama 31-17 on Saturday, ending the Crimson Tide's streak of 23 straight wins in season openers.Coming off a 2-10 season, Florida State handed a crushing setback to Alabama, which was viewed as a College Football Playoff contender under second-year coach Kalen DeBoer.Students and fans swarmed the field at Doak Campbell Stadium to celebrate the upset by the Seminoles, who were 13 1/2-point underdogs according to BetMGM Sportsbook.Under new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn — who spent eight seasons as Auburn's head coach — Florida State was physical from the start, finishing with 230 rushing yards and averaging 4.7 yards per carry. The Seminoles averaged just 89.9 yards during their disastrous 2024 season.The Crimson Tide had not dropped […]
Botafogo vence Bragantino por 4 a 1 após primeiro tempo “perfeito” e encosta no G4 do Brasileirão
Newton comemora primeiro gol com a camisa do Botafogo. (Foto: Vítor Silva/Botafogo)Na noite deste sábado (30), o Botafogo venceu o RB Bragantino por 4 a 1, no Estádio Nilton Santos, pela 22ª rodada do Brasileirão. Todos os gols saíram ainda no primeiro tempo, com o Fogão marcando com Savarino, Newton e Danilo, de fora da área. Enquanto isso, o Massa Bruta marcou com Jhon Jhon, em um lance de lateral longo. Álvaro Montoro ampliou no segundo tempo. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADECom essa vitória em casa, o Botafogo vai a 35 pontos e fica a apenas um ponto do Bahia, que é o 4º colocado com 36. Assim, o Fogão cola no G4, e seca os baianos, adversários do Mirassol neste domingo (31). Enquanto isso, o Bragantino volta a perder e estaciona na 8ª colocação, com 30 pontos.Botafogo brilha no primeiro tempoOs comentaristas […]
Florida State convincingly takes down No. 8 Alabama in a Week 1 stunner
Just over a year after it was on the losing end of a stunning upset to begin the season, Florida State shocked No. 8 Alabama 31-17 in Tallahassee to open the 2025 season.The remade Seminoles put Alabama away with less than eight minutes to go as Gavin Sawchuk powered into the end zone on a 14-yard TD run to put FSU up 14 points.Florida State was a 14-point underdog ahead of the game after a disastrous 2024 season. After losing on a last-second field goal to Georgia Tech in Week Zero, the Seminoles went 2-9 the rest of the way and beat just one FBS-level opponent.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOn Saturday, Florida State was better than Alabama. By a long shot.The Crimson Tide’s offensive line struggled against Florida State’s defensive front and the defense gave up numerous big plays. It had to be a […]
Palmeiras encerra preparação em busca de virada no jogo de volta das semifinais do Brasileirão Feminino
Palmeiras Feminino (Créditos: Cris Mattos/ Staff Images Woman/ CBF)O Palmeiras quer se manter vivo no Brasileirão Feminino para chegar pela segunda vez em sua história na grande final da competição, e também voltar a disputar a Libertadores Feminina no ano de 2026. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADEPara isso, a equipe palestrina precisa de uma grande virada contra o Cruzeiro no segundo jogo das semifinais da competição nacional. O duelo vai acontecer neste fim de semana, na casa das mineiras, na Arena Independência.Mesmo com a venda de 12 mil ingressos para o jogo e a grande expectativa por parte das cruzeirenses, o Palmeiras não deseja se intimidar e quer provar mais uma vez que pode reverter placares nos mata-mata. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADENas quartas de final, a equipe viveu situação parecida, onde enfrentou o Flamengo e saiu perdendo por 3 a 2 no jogo de ida, […]
Be the first to leave a comment