Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun
Ogwumike leads Sun past Dream, 85-76
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Rookie Chiney Ogwumike had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Renee Montgomery also had 18 points to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Atlanta Dream 85-76 on Sunday.
Allison Hightower added 13 points and six rebounds, and Kelsey Bone had 12 points for the Sun (2-5).
Tiffany Hayes led Atlanta (3-3) with 17 points, and Erika de Souza had 15 points and eight rebounds. Angel McCoughtry, the Dream's leading scorer, was 2 of 14 from the field and had seven points.
The Sun pulled away with a 16-4 run in the first half. Hightower began the run with a 3-pointer, followed by two free throws. Rookie Alex Thomas ended it with a three-point play to give Connecticut a 31-20 lead with 6:38 left in the half.
The Sun never trailed again. Bone's putback gave them their biggest lead, 78-57 with over 5 minutes left.
Matchups
Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Cameron Inouye
Referee:Jeff Smith
Referee:Fatou Cissoko-Stephens
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Washington | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Indiana | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
| Toronto | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
| Connecticut | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
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