Shepard has 22nd double-double this season, Wings beat Sun 97-71

In a thrilling final game before the FIBA World Cup break, the Dallas Wings defeated the Connecticut Sun 97-71 at Arlington, Texas. Arike Ogunbowale contributed 18 points for the Sun, while Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, marking her 22nd double-double of the season. The Dallas Wings, currently 24-16, have won four consecutive games and have their most victories in a season since 2007.

Paige Bueckers added 15 points and six assists, while Maddy Siegrist scored 11 points for Dallas. Aaliyah Edwards scored 21 points in the first half for the Sun, which trailed by 13 at halftime. Charlisse Leger-Walker contributed 17 points, including five 3-pointers for the Sun. The Wings now tie with New York and Washington for sixth place in the WNBA standings, trailing Indiana and Atlanta by two games.