Wings blow out Connecticut in rematch, nearing 20 wins for first time in 3 years
Aug 02, 2026
The Dallas Wings dominated the Connecticut Sun on Sunday at home at the College Park Center in Arlington, 83-63. Connecticut has lost five in a row.
Arike Ogunbowale, Jessica Shepard and Azzi Fudd led the way in scoring; Paige Bueckers struggled with only 6 points in 25 minutes, the fewest of her
career.
Dallas outscored Washington 20-2 to close the third quarter, taking a 72-45 lead into the break.
The Wings are now 9-5 at home.
The Sun have gone 3-13 away from home.
The Wings are tied for the fifth-best record in the league, fourth in the Western Conference.
The Wings also beat the Sun 86-83 in July. They play a third and final time this season on Aug. 30. Connecticut is unlikely to make the postseason.
Three bus loads of fans from Houston attended the game. The Sun will relocate to Houston next season.
The Wings take on the Washington Mystics, trying to avenge Friday’s blown lead, on Wednesday.
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