wnba Game Recap
Connecticut Defeats New York 70-65 - Recap
The Sun got a 27-point performance from DeWanna Bonner, who added 12 rebounds as Connecticut ran past New York 70-65 on Tuesday at IMG Academy Gymnasium.
Connecticut won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 156.0.
Alyssa Thomas had 15 points for Connecticut and Natisha Hiedeman chipped in with 10 points. Alyssa Thomas had 4 assists for the Sun, while DeWanna Bonner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Liberty got a 18-point performance from Kia Nurse, who was supported by 15 points from Jazmine Jones. Kia Nurse had 3 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Amanda Zahui B. grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Sun hit the break losing 32-29 before taking care of business in the second half.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-35.
Connecticut heads into a battle against the Aces. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.