wnba Game Recap
Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty Recap - Liberty Win 81-79
The Liberty got a 25-point performance from Sabrina Ionescu as New York ran past Connecticut 81-79 on Saturday at Barclays Center.
New York won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 162.5.
Natasha Howard had 16 points for New York and Sami Whitcomb chipped in with 15 points. Sabrina Ionescu had 6 assists for the Liberty, while Natasha Howard was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Connecticut got 25 points from Alyssa Thomas in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jonquel Jones. Natisha Hiedeman contributed 6 assists for the Sun, while Jonquel Jones had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New York were victorious, as the score was 38-30 at the break.
Connecticut had a 34-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sky. The Sun will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.