What happened: Paige Bueckers has 15 points, four assists and two rebounds. Jessica Shepard has added 12 points, six rebounds and three assists.
Why it matters: Connecticut owns the top individual scoring total but trails on the team scoreboard. Dallas has paired Bueckers’ scoring with playmaking and Shepard’s work on the glass.
By the numbers: Aaliyah Edwards: 21 points, four rebounds, zero assists.
What to watch: The second half will determine whether Edwards can cut the deficit or Dallas can protect its lead.