Dallas Wings extend win streak with blowout victory against Connecticut Sun
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Dallas Wings defeated the Connecticut Sun 97-71 at College Park Center on Sunday, marking their fourth consecutive victory. Dallas established an early lead by outscoring Connecticut 32-18 in the opening quarter and eventually pushed the margin to as many as 32 points. Arike Ogunbowala led the Wings with 18 points, while Jessica Shepard recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Paige Bueckers contributed 15 points and six assists, later identifying teammate Alysha Clark as one of the best veteran players in the WNBA. The win improves the Dallas record to 24-16 as the team prepares for a matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks on September 17.
- •Dallas defeated Connecticut 97-71 at College Park Center.
- •Arike Ogunbowala scored 18 points to lead the Dallas effort.
- •The Wings improved their record to 24-16 on the season.
- •Alysha Clark provided eight points and 15 rebounds off the bench.
- •The team plays the Los Angeles Sparks next on September 17.
- 6:12 AMYahoo Sports — Wings news: Paige Bueckers fires 'best vet in the league' claim for teammate
"Appearing to be peaking at the right moment, the Dallas Wings rolled to their fourth straight win after blowing out the Connecticut Sun, 97-71, at College Park Center on Sunday. The Wings employed a balanced attack against the Sun, leading by as much as 32 points. Dallas set the tempo early, outscoring Connecticut, 32-18, in the first quarter. […] The post Wings news: Paige Bueckers fires 'best vet in the league' claim for teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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