wnba Game Recap
Sun Down New York 88-86 - Match Report
Connecticut got 19 points from Jasmine Thomas en route to a 88-86 victory over New York on Thursday at Westchester County Center.
Connecticut did not, however, defeat the Liberty against the spread, which closed at -5.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 165.5.
Chiney Ogwumike had 16 points for Connecticut and Shekinna Stricklen chipped in with 12 points. Jasmine Thomas had 8 assists for the Sun, while Jonquel Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
New York got 24 points from Tina Charles in a losing cause and another 13 points from Shavonte Zellous. Shavonte Zellous contributed 7 assists for the Liberty, while Tina Charles had 9 rebounds.
Connecticut trailed at halftime, 54-41.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 40 boards, while New York only had 35
Connecticut heads into a battle against the Lynx. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.