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Recap - Storm Defeat Connecticut 72-61

Jewell Loyd scored 16 points leading the Storm to a 72-61 victory over Connecticut at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday.

The Storm were a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 153.5.

Skylar Diggins-Smith had 13 points for Seattle and Nneka Ogwumike chipped in with 13 points. Skylar Diggins-Smith had 8 assists for the Storm, while Ezi Magbegor was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

The Sun got a 14-point performance from Alyssa Thomas, who was supported by 14 points from Brionna Jones. Alyssa Thomas had 3 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Alyssa Thomas grabbed 14 rebounds.

The Storm hit the break winning 34-31 before taking care of business in the second half.

Connecticut had a 38-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Seattle heads into a battle against the Fever. Connecticut, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.