Phoenix Mercury defeated Connecticut Sun, 83-75.
Sun rookie Aneesah Morrow (Simeon) provided a spark for the Sun off the bench and was a rebound short of her first double-double. Unfortunately for her and the Sun, it just was not enough as they suffered their fourth straight loss.
She had a game-high 16 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3PT, 6-8 3PT) with nine rebounds (three offensive), an assist, three steals, two turnovers, and a +3 plus-minus in 23 minutes.
Her five field goals were a game-high tied with three others. Her 11 field goal attempts were tied with three others. Her three steals were a game-high. Lastly, her +3 plus-minus was a team-high tied with Kariata Diaby.
In the loss, Morrow set new career-highs in minutes, points, field goals, field goal attempts, free throws, free throw attempts, offensive rebounds, rebounds, steals,
Also, ties season-highs/worsts in assists and turnovers.
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese congratulated her former LSU in a tweet after the game.
Morrow and the Sun look to end their skid on Friday, June 20 at home (Mohegan Sun Arena) at 6:30 PM CT.
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