Nneka Ogwumike had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Essence Carson added 15 points ... Ogwumike had 13 first-half points, Carson added 10 and the Sparks had 15 assists with just two turnovers.

Parker and Essence Carson scored 10 points apiece for the Sparks (13-1). A 3-pointer by Alex Bentley pulled Connecticut (3-12) within five with 2:12 to play, but Parker answered with two baskets ...