wnba Game Recap
Recap - Sun Defeat New York 85-64
The battle between the Sun and Liberty didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as New York was handed a 85-64 defeat on Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 158.5.
Connecticut got 31 points from Jonquel Jones and another 14 points from Brionna Jones. Jasmine Thomas contributed 9 assists, while Jonquel Jones cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
New York got 14 points from Rebecca Allen in a losing cause and another 9 points from Sami Whitcomb. Betnijah Laney contributed 6 assists for the Liberty, while Sami Whitcomb had 5 rebounds.
Connecticut led at halftime, 43-37.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 38 boards, while New York only had 22
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Storm. The Liberty will aim to get back on the winning track at Phoenix.