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Dallas Wings defeat Connecticut Sun to enter FIBA World Cup break

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Dallas Wings defeat Connecticut Sun to enter FIBA World Cup break
Summary

The Dallas Wings secured a 97-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. The win marks the fourth consecutive victory for Dallas, which holds a 24-16 record and has already clinched a postseason berth. Arike Ogunbowale led the team with 18 points, while Jessica Shepard contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds in the effort. The Sun played without Brittney Griner and Olivia Nelson-Ododa. Dallas will now pause play for the FIBA Women’s World Cup, which runs from Aug. 31 through Sept. 16. The team is scheduled to return to the court on Sept. 17 to host the Los Angeles Sparks.

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  • •Dallas defeated Connecticut 97-71 on Sunday in Arlington.
  • •Arike Ogunbowale scored a team-high 18 points for the Wings.
  • •Jessica Shepard recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
  • •The WNBA season enters a two-week break for the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
  • •Dallas returns to action at home against the Los Angeles Sparks on Sept. 17.
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  • 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Playoff-bound Wings accelerate into FIBA World Cup break in another dominant win vs. Sun
What they're saying
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Dallas is not letting up as it looks to improve its postseason seeding in the final stretch of the WNBA regular season.

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Connecticut SunDallas WingsIndiana FeverLas Vegas AcesLos Angeles SparksNew York LibertyWNBABasketball

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