Wings Race past Washington
Published on August 20, 2023 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Dallas Wings News Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Dallas Wings (18-14) defeated the Washington Mystics (15-17), 97-84, on Sunday, August 20 to increase their win streak to three games and in each of the last three games, the Wings have won by double digits.
Six Wings recorded double-digit scoring this afternoon, including Maddy Siegrist and Kalani Brown off the bench, representing the second time this season that two bench players have recorded such numbers.
Arike Ogunbowale totaled 17 points alongside eight assists this afternoon, representing her 14th game with 5+ assists. Natasha Howard and Teaira McCowan each recorded 15 points, with McCowan grabbing 13 rebounds to record her eighth double-double. At the conclusion of the game, McCowan's eight double-doubles are tied for the 9th most in the WNBA alongside Seattle's Ezi Magbegor. Crystal Dangerfield recorded 14 points, grabbed three rebounds and provided two steals alongside Ogunbowale and Veronica Burton.
Off the bench, Maddy Siegrist's breakout in the third quarter fueled an 11-point performance as she was an efficient 5-7 (71.4%) from the floor in nearly 11 minutes of action. Kalani Brown shot 100 % (6-6) from the free throw line for the second game in a row and finished with 10 points.
Satou Sabally recorded a team leading 10 assists, tying her career high, alongside nine points, six rebounds and three steals.
Dallas Wings Notes:
The Dallas bench outscored Washington's 27-19.
The Wings outscored the Mystics 44-26 in points in the paint and 7-6 in second chance points.
The Wings grabbed 40 points, representing their 15th game with 40 or more rebounds.
They shot their second-highest clip of the season from three (42.86%).
Up Next:
The Wings will stay on the road, as they head to Minneapolis to face the Lynx at Target Center on Tuesday, August 22 with Coverage on Bally Sports Southwest Extra.
Score after 1st Quarter: Dallas 29, Washington 23
Score at Halftime: Dallas 56, Washington 46
Score after 3rd Quarter: Dallas 84, Washington 64
Final Score: Dallas 97, Washington 84
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