Wings Fourth Consecutive Win
Dallas Wings Secure Fourth Consecutive Victory With 97-71 Win Over Connecticut Sun
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The Dallas Wings crushed the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in their final game before the FIBA World Cup break, extending their winning streak to four games Yahoo Sports. Jessica Shepard recorded her 22nd double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds, the second most in the entire WNBA behind Angel Reese's 29 Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
The Wings now have their most wins in a single season since 2007, when they were known as the Detroit Shock Winnipeg Free Press. Arike Ogunbowale added 18 points in the dominant road victory.
Shepard Leads Wings' Balanced Offensive Attack
Jessica Shepard's 22nd double-double kept her pace near the top of the WNBA leaderboard. She finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds, controlling the glass on both ends of the court Herald Bulletin. Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points to lead Dallas, while the entire team held Connecticut to just 71 points.
Wings Dominate Before World Cup Break
Dallas' four consecutive wins arrive at the perfect time, with the WNBA season pausing for the FIBA World Cup The Messenger. The Wings' hot streak has pushed them to their best record since relocating from Detroit. The 26-point victory margin shows the team's complete control throughout the game.
Sun Struggle Despite Edwards' Strong First Half
Connecticut's Aaliyah Edwards scored a career-best 26 points but got little help from teammates. She poured in 21 of her points in the first half alone, showing the Sun's unbalanced scoring attack Daily Item. Charlisse Leger-Walker added 17 points, but the team's defense couldn't contain the Wings' offensive flow.
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