Shock 79 - 74 Sun
Final
  for this game

Shock start fast, hold off Sun late

Jun 10, 2007 - 9:31 PM UNCASVILLE, Connecticut (Ticker) -- The Detroit Shock jumped out fast on the Connecticut Sun and held on late for a 79-74 victory on Sunday.

The Shock (6-0) opened a 28-13 lead after the first quarter, then had to hold off a late charge by the Sun which knotted the score at 71 with under three minutes left.

Detroit responded with a pair of free throws by Swin Cash and a three-pointer by Katie Smith in the final minute to regain control of the game.

Smith led Detroit with 23 points. Cheryl Ford added 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Cash chipped in with 11 points.

The Sun (4-3) were paced by Asjha Jones, who scored 20 points. Lindsay Whalen added 19 points, and Margo Dydek finished with 11.

Connecticut leading scorer Katie Douglas was held to four points, more than 13 below her average.








  • WNBA
    DETROIT 79
    CONNECTICUT 74 FINAL

    Jun 10 5:10 PM
  • 57
    roots
    RUWTbot Added 35 roots (Close Finish)

    Shock vs. SunJun 10 5:02 PM
  • 22
    roots
    RUWTbot Added 22 roots (Close Finish)

    Shock vs. SunJun 10 4:56 PM


  • WNBA
    DETROIT 55
    CONNECTICUT 48 END, 3RD QTR

    Jun 10 4:35 PM


  • WNBA
    HALFTIME 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
    --- --- --- --- -----
    DETROIT 28 9 37
    CONNECTICUT 13 17 30 HALFTIME
    WNBA DETROIT AT CONNECTICUT
    HIGH SCORERS AT HALFTIME
    DET - CHERYL FORD 13, SWIN CASH 7, KATIE SMITH
    6
    CON - LINDSAY WHALEN 9, ASJHA JONES 8, MARGO
    DYDEK 4

    Jun 10 4:00 PM


  • WNBA
    DETROIT 28
    CONNECTICUT 13 END, 1ST QTR

    Jun 10 3:30 PM

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