The WNBA star proves that she is in a league of her own with a record-shattering performance.
A’ja Wilson just did what no other WNBA player has ever done.
The 29-year-old Columbia, South Carolina native scored 45 points in a 101-94 win over the Connecticut Sun on the evening of May 15 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. During the historic game, Wilson made all 13 of her free throw attempts. The spectacular performance marked her fifth career 40-point game, which is the most in WNBA history. The University of South Carolina graduate is also the only player in WNBA history to score 45 or more points on 80% shooting from the field. Sports critics praised the champion for her efficiency during the game: Wilson was nearly unstoppable in the first half as she scored 19 points. She made six of her seven field goal attempts, including all five in the first quarter.
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