Alyssa Thomas has 13 points, 8 boards, 7 steals in Sun's win
Posted July 05, 2017 7:00 am
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Alyssa Thomas had 13 points, eight rebounds and a career-high seven steals to help the Connecticut Sun ease past the San Antonio Stars 89-56 on Wednesday night.
Courtney Williams led the Sun (9-7) with 17 points and Jasmine Thomas reached 700 assists for her career.
Williams scored 13 points in the first half to help Connecticut build a 40-24 lead. Alyssa Thomas had seven points, six rebounds, five assists, and five steals before halftime.
Kayla McBride scored 12 points on 3-of-12 shooting for San Antonio (1-15). Kelsey Plum and Sydney Colson each added 11 points. Moriah Jefferson had a head injury in the first half and did not return.
The Stars shot just 34 percent, turned it over 18 times and were outrebounded 44-31.
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) is defended by San Antonio Stars forward Erika de Souza (14) as she tries to score during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Connecticut Sun forward Kayla Pedersen, center, is pressured by San Antonio Stars guard Kelsey Plum (10) and San Antonio Stars forward Nia Coffey (12) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Connecticut Sun guard Alex Bentley (20) and San Antonio Stars forward Dearica Hamby (5) dives for a loose ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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