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Connecticut Defeats Atlanta 84-72 - Recap
Connecticut got 24 points and 16 rebounds from Jonquel Jones en route to a 84-72 victory over Atlanta on Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Sun won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -13.5-point spread. UNDER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an UNDER play.
Connecticut got 22 points from DeWanna Bonner and another 16 points from Brionna Jones. Natisha Hiedeman contributed 5 assists, while Jonquel Jones cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Atlanta got 15 points from Cheyenne Parker in a losing cause and another 12 points from Crystal Bradford. Aari McDonald contributed 3 assists for the Dream, while Cheyenne Parker had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 43-39 at the break.
Connecticut had a 38-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Liberty. The Dream will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Indiana.