wnba Game Recap
Sun vs Mystics Final: 86-81 - Recap
The Sun got a 20-point performance from Jonquel Jones, who added 12 rebounds as Connecticut ran past Washington 86-81 on Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 155.5.
Jasmine Thomas had 19 points for Connecticut and DeWanna Bonner chipped in with 17 points. Jonquel Jones had 5 assists for the Sun, while Jonquel Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Mystics got a 29-point performance from Tina Charles, who was supported by 20 points from Ariel Atkins. Myisha Hines-Allen had 3 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Myisha Hines-Allen grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Washington were victorious, as the score was 47-44 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Washington as they grabbed 33 boards, while Connecticut only had 32
Next game, Connecticut takes its act on the road to face Minnesota looking for another win. For Washington, they head home to face Las Vegas.