In an impressive display of athleticism, Rhyne Howard led the Atlanta Dream to a 91-75 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night in College Park, Georgia. Howard scored 36 points, including eight 3-pointers, to secure the Dream’s fourth consecutive win against the Sun.

Howard’s performance was complemented by Allisha Gray, who added 26 points to the scoreboard. Together, they accounted for 40 of Atlanta’s 50 points in the first half. Howard was particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting five 3-pointers for 22 points in the first half alone, while Gray contributed 18 points with three 3-pointers.

The Dream’s momentum continued into the second half, with Angel Reese making a significant impact by hitting her first 3-pointer, sparking a 7-0 run to close the third quarter. This run gave Atlanta a 68-65 lead, which they extended by scoring the first seven points of the fourth quarter, establishing a 10-point advantage.

Howard’s seventh 3-pointer came with just over three minutes remaining, extending the lead to 80-69. Her eighth 3-pointer further solidified the Dream’s position, giving them a 12-point lead.

For the Connecticut Sun, Aneesah Morrow stood out with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Saniya Rivers and Leila Lacan each contributed 11 points, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa added 10 points to the team’s efforts.

Washington Mystics Secure Victory Over Chicago Sky

In another WNBA matchup, the Washington Mystics defeated the Chicago Sky 90-72. Shakira Austin led the Mystics with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Michaela Onyenwere added 13 points for Washington, which improved to a 4-4 record. The Mystics dominated the boards, outrebounding Chicago 46-29. Despite a strong performance from Sydney Taylor, who scored 15 points off the bench, the Sky suffered their fifth consecutive loss, falling to a 3-6 record.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.