wnba Game Recap
Recap - Valkyries Defeat Connecticut 74-57
The Valkyries grabbed a 74-57 win over the Sun on Monday, behind a 17-point effort from Cecilia Zandalasini at Chase Center.
Bettors who backed the Valkyries were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 154.5.
Golden State got 17 points from Tiffany Hayes and another 16 points from Janelle Salaun. Veronica Burton contributed 10 assists, while Temi Fagbenle cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Connecticut got 13 points from Aneesah Morrow in a losing cause and another 12 points from Olivia Nelson-Ododa. Marina Mabrey contributed 4 assists for the Sun, while Aneesah Morrow had 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Golden State were victorious, as the score was 32-26 at the break.
Connecticut had a 35-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Golden State takes its act on the road to face Washington looking for another win. For Connecticut, they head home to face Chicago.