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Dallas Wings Throttle Aces 96-66, End Six-Game Streak

6/16/2026

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Summary

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Dallas Wings defeated the Las Vegas Aces 96-66 on Monday night in Arlington, Texas, snapping the Aces’ six-game winning streak.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points and hit five three-pointers for Dallas.
Jessica Shepard posted 15 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, tying the league lead for double-doubles.
The loss, which held the Aces under 70 points for only the second time this season, dropped them to second in the Western Conference.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight franchises, and the Houston Comets captured the inaugural championship and a league-record 27-3 season in 1998, winning the first four titles. That early dynasty created a precedent for power shifts, evident in the Dallas Wings’ 96-66 victory over the Las Vegas Aces that snapped the Aces’ six-game streak.

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Story summary

Dallas Wings defeated the Las Vegas Aces 96-66 on Monday night in Arlington, Texas, snapping the Aces’ six-game winning streak.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points and hit five three-pointers for Dallas.
Jessica Shepard posted 15 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, tying the league lead for double-doubles.
The loss, which held the Aces under 70 points for only the second time this season, dropped them to second in the Western Conference.

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