wnba Game Recap
Sun Down Seattle 85-79 - Match Report
Connecticut got 20 points from DeWanna Bonner en route to a 85-79 victory over Seattle on Tuesday at Climate Pledge Arena.
The Sun earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 160.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Natisha Hiedeman had 17 points for Connecticut and Brionna Jones chipped in with 13 points. Alyssa Thomas had 12 assists for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
The Storm got a 33-point performance from Jewell Loyd, who was supported by 13 points from Ezi Magbegor. Kia Nurse had 5 assists in a losing cause for Seattle, while Jordan Horston grabbed 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Seattle were victorious, as the score was 48-45 at the break.
Connecticut had a 38-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Connecticut takes its act on the road to face Minnesota looking for another win. For Seattle, they head home to face Indiana.