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Sun vs Lynx Final: 86-79 - Recap

The Sun got 19 points from Natisha Hiedeman as Connecticut ran past Minnesota 86-79 on Sunday at Target Center.

The Sun were a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 164.0.

Brionna Jones had 18 points for Connecticut and Alyssa Thomas chipped in with 15 points. DeWanna Bonner had 8 assists for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

The Lynx got a 17-point performance from Aerial Powers, who was supported by 14 points from Nikolina Milic. Aerial Powers had 4 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Jessica Shepard grabbed 8 rebounds.

Connecticut led at halftime, 42-32.

The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 40 boards, while Minnesota only had 28

Next game, Connecticut takes its act home to face Seattle looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face Atlanta.