wnba Game Recap
Washington Falls 90-71 to Sun - Recap
Jonquel Jones scored 23 points and added 16 rebounds for a double-double, leading Connecticut over Washington, 90-71, on Tuesday at The Entertainment and Sports Arena.
Bettors who backed the Sun were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 158.0.
Jasmine Thomas had 21 points for Connecticut and Natisha Hiedeman chipped in with 15 points. DeWanna Bonner had 7 assists for the Sun, while Jonquel Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
Washington got 26 points from Tina Charles in a losing cause and another 19 points from Ariel Atkins. Ariel Atkins contributed 5 assists for the Mystics, while Theresa Plaisance had 7 rebounds.
The Sun hit the break winning 49-33 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 52 boards, while Washington only had 13
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Fever. The Mystics will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.