wnba Game Recap
Recap - Sun Defeat Washington 74-72
Connecticut got 23 points from Alyssa Thomas en route to a 74-72 victory over Washington on Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut did not, however, defeat the Mystics against the spread, which closed at -8.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 157.0.
Courtney Williams had 15 points for Connecticut and Natisha Hiedeman chipped in with 14 points. Natisha Hiedeman had 5 assists for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Mystics got a 18-point performance from Ariel Atkins, who was supported by 13 points from Alysha Clark. Natasha Cloud had 6 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Myisha Hines-Allen grabbed 13 rebounds.
Connecticut trailed at halftime, 49-34.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-37.
Next game, Connecticut takes its act on the road to face Dallas looking for another win. For Washington, they head on the road to face Atlanta.