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Fever Fall 86-80 Against Connecticut - Game Recap

Brionna Jones went off for 34 points and added 7 rebounds leading Connecticut to a 86-80 win over Indiana on Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Connecticut did not, however, defeat the Fever against the spread, which closed at -15.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 153.5.

Jonquel Jones had 19 points for Connecticut and DeWanna Bonner chipped in with 14 points. Jasmine Thomas had 7 assists for the Sun, while Brionna Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

The Fever got a 21-point performance from Kelsey Mitchell, who was supported by 18 points from Tiffany Mitchell. Danielle Robinson had 7 assists in a losing cause for Indiana, while Teaira McCowan grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 55-37 at the break.

Connecticut had a 29-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.