wnba Game Recap
Sky Down Connecticut 91-81 - Match Report
Courtney Vandersloot scored 18 points leading the Sky to a 91-81 victory over Connecticut at Wintrust Arena on Saturday.
Chicago won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 156.0.
Chicago got 14 points from Diamond DeShields and another 13 points from Ruthy Hebard. Courtney Vandersloot contributed 11 assists, while Kahleah Copper cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Sun got a 22-point performance from Brionna Jones, who was supported by 17 points from DeWanna Bonner. DeWanna Bonner had 6 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while DeWanna Bonner grabbed 8 rebounds.
The Sky hit the break winning 40-34 before taking care of business in the second half.
Connecticut had a 32-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Chicago takes its act on the road to face New York looking for another win. For Connecticut, they head home to face Dallas.