Azzi Fudd scores 22 as Wings beat Aces 95-87

Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd delivered a standout performance in her first career start, scoring 22 points to help her team secure a 95-87 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday. The win came at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, and marked the Wings' second consecutive impressive showing against a top opponent.

Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, tied for the game-high in scoring with teammate Jessica Shepard. She shot 9-of-15 from the field, including three three-pointers, and added three rebounds and two assists. Her performance followed a career-high 24-point game against the New York Liberty just days earlier, making her the only rookie this season with multiple 20-point games.

The victory was notable for a Dallas team that won just 19 games combined over the previous two seasons. Fudd's rapid development has contributed to early-season optimism, with her aggressive play on both ends of the floor proving pivotal. In the fourth quarter against the Aces, her defensive pressure and a key three-pointer during an 11-2 run helped seal the win.

The game also featured a notable postgame moment, as Fudd shared a warm exchange and embrace with Hall of...