wnba Game Recap
Connecticut Falls 71-68 to Liberty - Recap
The Liberty got 21 points from Sabrina Ionescu as New York ran past Connecticut 71-68 on Wednesday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
New York was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 159.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
New York got 18 points from Breanna Stewart and another 11 points from Courtney Vandersloot. Leonie Fiebich contributed 5 assists, while Breanna Stewart cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Connecticut got 22 points from DeWanna Bonner in a losing cause and another 17 points from Brionna Jones. Alyssa Thomas contributed 8 assists for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas had 9 rebounds.
The Liberty hit the break winning 39-38 before taking care of business in the second half.
Connecticut had a 35-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Chicago looking for another win. For Connecticut, they head home to face Phoenix.