Connecticut Sun sail to eighth straight win behind Brionna Jones

The Connecticut Sun powered past the Los Angeles Sparks 76-61 for the team’s eighth consecutive win on Saturday night.

Brionna Jones led the team in points with 16, adding a career-high 15 rebounds for her first double-double of the season.

First double-double of the season. Led the Sun with 16 PTS tonight. Career-high 15 boards.

👏 Go ahead then @_bjones18 #CountIt pic.twitter.com/ljVRsaHQb3

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 29, 2021

Jonquel Jones added to the Sun’s commanding win, notching 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal.

EUROOO @jus242 👀

📺 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/09P9X0HAb1

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 29, 2021

Connecticut’s extended win streak has surged the team to the top of the WNBA standings, one win ahead of the Las Vegas Aces.

Next up: The Sun will go on the road to take on the Washington Mystics on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Sparks will also play on Tuesday, facing off against the Indiana Fever.