wnba Game Recap
Recap - Sun Defeat Washington 88-81
The Sun got a 22-point performance from Alyssa Thomas, who added 10 rebounds as Connecticut ran past Washington 88-81 on Tuesday at Entertainment and Sports Arena.
Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 158.5.
Connecticut got 15 points from DeWanna Bonner and another 13 points from Tiffany Hayes. Tiffany Hayes contributed 8 assists, while Alyssa Thomas cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Mystics got a 27-point performance from Elena Delle Donne, who was supported by 17 points from Brittney Sykes. Elena Delle Donne had 4 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Shakira Austin grabbed 8 rebounds.
Connecticut led at halftime, 43-42.
Washington had a 33-30 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 Mystics will aim to get back on the winning track at Chicago.