Illinois Hoops Update- October 5- Loyd, Aces Take Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

Illinois Hoops Update- October 5- Loyd, Aces Take Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

Las Vegas Aces defeated Phoenix Mercury 91-78 and took a 2-0 lead in the WNBA Finals. Jewell Loyd (Niles West) had a game-high +21 plus-minus in her appearance off the bench. She had nine points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3PT) with seven rebounds (two offensive), three steals, two blocks, and a +21 plus-minus in 30 minutes.…

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October 5, 2025

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Las Vegas Aces defeated Phoenix Mercury 91-78 and took a 2-0 lead in the WNBA Finals. Jewell Loyd (Niles West) had a game-high +21 plus-minus in her appearance off the bench. She had nine points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3PT) with seven rebounds (two offensive), three steals, two blocks, and a +21 plus-minus in 30 minutes.

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NBA Box Score

Two games on Sunday but just one featured Illinois locals.

Charlotte Hornet forward Drew Peterson (Libertyville) came off the bench in bench in a 135-114 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He had two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3PT) with a rebound, an assist, a steal, and a -1 plus-minus in five minutes. Hornets guard Antonio Reeves (Simeon) did not play in the loss.