Dallas Wings finish season play with 97-71 win over Connecticut Sun
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Dallas Wings defeated the Connecticut Sun 97-71 on Sunday in Arlington, Texas. Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points for Dallas, while teammate Jessica Shepard recorded her 22nd double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Aaliyah Edwards scored 26 points for the Sun in the loss. This result marks the fourth consecutive win for the Wings, who reached 24 victories on the season, matching the franchise record set in 2007. The game served as the final matchup for both teams before the WNBA enters the FIBA World Cup break. Connecticut will return to action on September 17 against Atlanta, while Dallas hosts Los Angeles on the same date.
- •Dallas beat Connecticut 97-71 to enter the FIBA World Cup break on a four-game winning streak.
- •Jessica Shepard recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds for her 22nd double-double of the season.
- •The Wings have reached 24 wins, tying their franchise record from 2007.
- •Aaliyah Edwards scored a career-best-tying 26 points for the Sun.
- •The Wings will resume play against Los Angeles on September 17.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Shepard has 22nd double-double this season, Wings beat Sun 97-71
"Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 on Sunday night in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break. The Wings (24-16) have won four in a row and have their most wins in a season since 2007, when the franchise also won 24 games as the Detroit Shock.
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