wnba Game Recap
Phoenix Mercury vs Connecticut Sun Wrap - Connecticut Wins 84-74
Connecticut got 18 points from Tyasha Harris en route to a 84-74 victory over Phoenix on Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut did not, however, defeat the Mercury against the spread, which closed at -15.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 154.0.
Natisha Hiedeman had 18 points for Connecticut and DeWanna Bonner chipped in with 15 points. Alyssa Thomas had 8 assists for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Mercury got a 15-point performance from Brittney Griner, who was supported by 13 points from Sug Sutton. Sug Sutton had 6 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Sug Sutton grabbed 6 rebounds.
Connecticut trailed at halftime, 41-38.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-25.
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Liberty. The Mercury will aim to get back on the winning track at Minnesota.