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Syracuse in the WNBA: Brittney Sykes, L.A. Sparks split week games

Brittney Sykes, the sole Syracuse Orange representative in the WNBA this season, took the court this week for the Los Angeles Sparks (6-8). Sykes, a 2017 SU graduate, tallied 25 points, nine rebounds, six assists, four steals, and three blocks off the bench in two games.

On Thursday, the Sparks defeated the Washington Mystics (7-8) in LA, 89-82. Sykes recorded 14 points, three rebounds, two blocks, two assists, and a steal off the bench in the victory.

Los Angeles shot 51.6% from the floor and 58.8% from three. Four Sparks players tallied double-figure scoring including Te’a Cooper (26 points), Amanda Zahui B.