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Tiffany Hayes scores 31 in Dream’s victory

Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points in the third quarter for the Dream.

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Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points in the third quarter for the Dream.
By The Associated Press
Sept 15, 2021

Tiffany Hayes scored a season-high 31 points, Courtney Williams had 15 points and 11 rebounds and the Dream beat the visiting Indiana Fever 85-78 on Tuesday night for coach Darius Taylor’s first home victory.

Hayes scored 15 points in the third quarter as the Dream turned a 43-39 halftime deficit into a 66-61 lead entering the fourth in College Park. Hayes finished 11 of 18 from the field, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range.

Candice Dupree also scored 15 points for the Dream (8-22). Monique Billings added 11 points and Elizabeth Williams blocked five shots.

Kelsey Mitchell led five starters in double figures with 18 points for Indiana (6-24). Teaira McCowan had 15 points and 14 rebounds, Lindsay Allen added 14 points, Emma Cannon scored 13 and Victoria Vivians 12.

Tiffany Mitchell (left knee) and Jessica Breland (left thumb) did not play for Indiana.

Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention

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