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Connecticut Sun vs Washington Mystics Recap - Sun Win 80-69

Connecticut got 17 points from Saniya Rivers en route to a 80-69 victory over Washington on Tuesday at CareFirst Arena.

Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 158.5.

Connecticut got 15 points from Olivia Nelson-Ododa and another 13 points from Tina Charles. Olivia Nelson-Ododa contributed 4 assists, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

The Mystics got a 19-point performance from Sonia Citron, who was supported by 12 points from Shakira Austin. Sug Sutton had 7 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Kiki Iriafen grabbed 12 rebounds.

The Sun hit the break winning 47-35 before taking care of business in the second half.

Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-33.