WNBA ROUNDUP Saturday’s game

Sparks 88, Sun 68

UNCASVILLE, Conn. —Marta Fernandez and Mwadi Mabika each scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Sparks routed Connecticut, ruining the Sun’s home opener. Taj McWilliams-Franklin, traded from Connecticut in the offseason, added 15 points and seven rebounds for the Sparks (2-1). Los Angeles led 52-32 at intermission, shooting 56 percent from the field. Connecticut (1-2) went on a 12-2 run after the break and cut the deficit to 64-61 when Lindsay Whalen hit a jumper with 8:05 left. Fernandez’s 3-pointer with 4:46 to go put the lead back to double digits, and Los Angeles outscored Connecticut 24-7 down the stretch.

Associated Press