The Dallas Wings secured a commanding 97-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday night, a result that propelled them into a three-way tie for sixth place in the WNBA standings. This contest marked the last meeting between the two teams before the upcoming FIBA World Cup break, with Dallas maintaining control throughout the game.
Jessica Shepard’s Franchise Record Performance
At the forefront of Dallas’s success was Jessica Shepard, who delivered a standout performance by recording 17 points and 10 rebounds, securing her franchise-record 22nd double-double of the season. Shepard now holds the second spot leaguewide in double-doubles, trailing only Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream, who set a new WNBA single-season benchmark with 29 double-doubles.
Supporting Shepard’s effort, Arike Ogunbowale contributed 18 points, while Paige Bueckers added 15 points alongside six assists. Maddy Siegrist scored 11 points, rounding out a balanced offensive output with four players reaching double figures.
How the Sun vs Wings Result Impacts the WNBA Standings
Despite a strong showing from Connecticut’s Aaliyah Edwards, who equalled her career high with 26 points—21 of which came in the first half—the Sun struggled to keep pace in the latter stages. Their shooting efficiency plummeted in the third quarter, managing only 4-of-17 from the field, and they were outscored 23-12 during that period.
This defeat left the Sun with a 10-30 record, while the Wings’ victory improved their standing and tightened their grip on a playoff position as the league heads into the break.