Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm

Jackie Young scored 22 points in the first quarter on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Seattle, tying the WNBA record for points in a quarter. She finished with a career-high 35 as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 114-77 in their first game after a 19-day FIBA World Cup break. Young shot 8 of 9 from the field, 3 of 4 from three-point range and 3 of 3 on free throws. The quarter mark is shared with Jewell Loyd, Brittney Sykes and Diana Taurasi. A'ja Wilson added 29 points and set the league record for free throws made in a single season, surpassing Jewell Loyd's previous mark. Las Vegas shot 58 percent from the field and improved to 28-13, standing 1.5 games behind second-place Golden State and one game ahead of Atlanta. The top four seeds get home-court advantage in the best-of-three first round. Flau'jae Johnson led Seattle with 25 points; Natisha Hiedeman had 12 points and seven assists, Stefanie Dolson 11 and Dominique Malonga 10. No contested claims found. The Aces host the Storm again on Sunday.