wnba Game Recap
Sun vs Liberty Final: 98-69 - Recap
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 98-69 defeat on Wednesday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -11.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 147.0.
DeWanna Bonner had 18 points for Connecticut and Jonquel Jones chipped in with 18 points. Natisha Hiedeman had 5 assists for the Sun, while Jonquel Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Liberty got a 25-point performance from Natasha Howard, who was supported by 14 points from Michaela Onyenwere. Sabrina Ionescu had 5 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Natasha Howard grabbed 8 rebounds.
Connecticut trailed at halftime, 47-44.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-21.
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Dream. The Liberty will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Washington.