Liberty falls to Connecticut Sun, its fifth loss in row
Sun center Jonquel Jones pressures Liberty guard Sugar Rodgers during the first half of a game Wednesday in Uncasville, Connecticut. Credit: AP / Sean D. Elliot
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Liberty began where it left off before the All-Star break. Jonquel Jones scored 21 points while Courtney Williams added 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Liberty, 92-77, Wednesday night. The losing streak has grown to five games.
Sugar Rodgers scored 16 points for the Liberty (7-19). Amanda Zahui B. and Brittany Boyd each had 14 points.
The Sun took an 85-68 advantage early in the fourth quarter. Chiney Ogwumike added 12 points for Connecticut (15-12), which won its third in row.
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