ICYMI: Gamecock Legend A'ja Wilson Ties WNBA All-Time Single Game Scoring

On Tuesday night, South Carolina Women's Basketball great A'ja Wilson had the best game of her WNBA career, and entered her name into the records books.

Former Gamecock A'ja Wilson is quietly putting together one of the best résumés in women's basketball history. The Palmetto state native helped South Carolina's Women's Basketball program win their first national championship in 2017, and was named a consensus first-team All-American in three of her four seasons in Columbia.

At the professional ranks, A'ja has continued to dominate her peers, having been named a WNBA All-Star in six of her first seven seasons, being named the best player in the sport by national media outlets, and winning her first WNBA title in 2022. This season, Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces have put together the best record in the WNBA, having won 29 of their first 33 games, and look prime to contend for a second straight WNBA title.

On Tuesday night, facing off against the Atlanta Dream, A'ja Wilson put together the best performance of her professional basketball career, recording a staggering 53 points in a single game, matching the highest mark in WNBA history. Apart from her record-tying points tally, she also contributed with seven rebounds and four blocks, demonstrating her dominant presence on both ends of the court. Her efficiency was equally impressive. She shot a remarkable 16-23 from the field, a shooting percentage of 69%, and went 20-21 from the free-throw line, translating to a fantastic 95% accuracy rate.

This phenomenal performance left fans and analysts in awe. It underscored the exceptional talent she honed during her time as a Gamecock, where she was a star player and a fan favorite. Her latest feat in the WNBA is a continuation of the excellence she demonstrated in college and a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport.

It is also a significant milestone in her WNBA career, a testament to her continued growth as a player. As she continues to break barriers and set records, there is no doubt that she will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the WNBA.

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