ARLINGTON – The Dallas Wings continued to gel on Thursday night with a 95-87 win over the defending champion Las Vegas Aces at a sold out College Park Center.

Why it matters: The Wings have now won back-to-back games against playoff caliber teams after knocking off the New York Liberty on Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn.

The big picture: The Wings trailed for much of the first half before turning the game around after halftime, outscoring the Aces 50-34 over the final two quarters.

What happened: Rookie guard Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first WNBA start, continuing from where she left off on Sunday.

  • Jessica Shepard delivered a dominant performance, posting 22 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists for her second triple-double of the season.
  • Paige Bueckers added 20 points and six assists

By the numbers:

  • Dallas shot 49% from the field and 45% from three-point range.
  • The Wings won the rebounding battle 39-33 behind Shepard’s performance on the glass.
  • Las Vegas committed just five turnovers, but Dallas’ offensive firepower proved too much to overcome.

What they're saying: Wings Head Coach Jose Fernandez said despite the impressive win, his team can still be better.

  • “We’re not even close to being at the level that I think we can be at," he said after the game.

What’s next: The Wings will try to extend their winning streak Sunday when they host Seattle.

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