Former Lady Vol scores 27 points in overtime victory for Sparks
Los Angeles (12-15) defeated Seattle (16-12), 108-106, in double overtime at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.
Rickea Jackson started and played 47 minutes for the Sparks. She totaled 27 points, nine rebounds, three assists and one steal. She converted 11-of-23 field goal attempts and 5-of-5 free throw attempts.
The former Lady Vol is in her second professional season after being selected in the first round of the 2024 WNBA draft (No. 4 overall).
Rae Burrell recorded two points, two rebounds and one assist for Los Angeles. She converted 1-for-3 field goals.
Burrell played for the Lady Vols from 2018-22 and was selected by Los Angeles in the first round (No. 9 overall) of the 2022 WNBA draft.
Connecticut (5-21) defeated New York (17-10), 78-62, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Isabelle Harrison recorded six points, one rebound and one steal in 17 minutes for the Liberty. She converted 2-of-7 field goal attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.
Harrison played at Tennessee from 2011-15 under head coaches Pat Summitt and Holly Warlick. She was SEC Tournament MVP in 2014 and First-Team All-SEC. The former Lady Vol was selected in the first round of the 2015 WNBA draft (No. 12 overall) by Phoenix.
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