Wings Down Sun, 95-75
August 18, 2023 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Dallas Wings News Release
UNCASVILLE, Connecticut - The Dallas Wings defeated the Connecticut Sun, 95-75, tonight at Mohegan Sun Arena. The loss represented Connecticut's third in a row, which is their first time losing more than two games in a row since June 2021.
The loss additionally represented the first time the Sun lost a game by 20 or more points since 2021 and represented the first time since 2018 that they lost back-to-back games by double digits.
Since entering the league in 2019, no player has recorded more 30-plus point games in that time span than Arike Ogunbowale as she recorded her 15th game with such numbers tonight. Her 30 points additionally represent her 17th 20+ point game of the season which ties her for the third most games with such numbers alongside Seattle's Jewell Lloyd. Ogunbowale shot 7-9 (77.8%) from three, representing her best clip from beyond the arc this season. It represents her second game this season with seven made threes, of which ties her career high set originally set on June 17 vs. Seattle.
Four additional Wings dipped into double figures with 'bigs' Teaira McCowan and Kalani Brown each totaling 14 points, followed by Natasha Howard who finished with 13 and Crystal Dangerfield who recorded 12 points. McCowan grabbed 11 rebounds to record her seventh double-double of the season.
Dallas Wings Notes:
Satou Sabally recorded a team leading five assists.
The Wings grabbed 40 boards, representing their 14th game with 40 or more rebounds.
The Dallas Bench outscored Connecticut's 19-16.
The Wings outscored the Sun 52-46 in the paint and 19-7 in second chance points.
Up Next:
The Wings will stay on the road and will head to Washington where they will take on the Mystics at Entertainment and Sports Arena on Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m. CT.
Score after 1st Quarter: Dallas 18, Connecticut 21
Score at Halftime: Dallas 46, Connecticut 40
Score after 3rd Quarter: Dallas 66, Connecticut 63
Final Score: Dallas 95, Connecticut 75
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