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Connecticut Defeats Minnesota 83-64 - Recap
The Sun grabbed a 83-64 win over the Lynx on Sunday, behind a 15-point effort from Morgan Tuck at Target Center.
Bettors who backed the Sun were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 164.0.
Connecticut got 12 points from Jonquel Jones and another 11 points from Rachel Banham. Layshia Clarendon contributed 5 assists, while Courtney Williams cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Minnesota got 12 points from Sylvia Fowles in a losing cause and another 9 points from Alexis Jones. Temi Fagbenle contributed 4 assists for the Lynx, while Sylvia Fowles had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 44-33 at the break.
Connecticut had a 41-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Connecticut heads into a battle against the Dream. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.