wnba Game Recap
Recap - Liberty Defeat Connecticut 95-90
The Liberty got a 24-point performance from Breanna Stewart, who added 12 rebounds as New York ran past Connecticut 95-90 on Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Liberty earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 165.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Jonquel Jones had 21 points for New York and Sabrina Ionescu chipped in with 18 points. Courtney Vandersloot had 8 assists for the Liberty, while Jonquel Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Sun got a 30-point performance from DeWanna Bonner, who was supported by 22 points from Alyssa Thomas. Alyssa Thomas had 12 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while DeWanna Bonner grabbed 12 rebounds.
The Liberty hit the break losing 48-34 before taking care of business in the second half.
New York had a 43-35 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 Lynx. The Sun will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.