UConn incoming freshmen Bria Hartley and Stefanie Dolson combined for 16 points and nine rebounds as the U.S. Under-18 national team defeated Canada 57-39 in an exhibition game on Sunday.

Hartley, who played a team-high 30 minutes, 10 points, three rebounds and four steals while Dolson had six points, six rebounds and four blocks in 18 minutes. Chiney Ogwumike, a former UConn recruiting target who signed with Stanford, led the U.S. with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The U.S. team, coached by former UConn star Jen Rizzotti, opens play in the FIBA Americas U-18 Championship for Women on Wednesday against Argentina.

CHARLES, MONTGOMERY DELIVER AGAIN
Former UConn stars Tina Charles (24 points, 12 rebounds) and Renee Montgomery (19 points, four assists) helped the Connecticut Sun wrap up its first extended road trip of the season with a 96-94 win over defending WNBA champion Phoenix on Sunday.

The Sun built up a 21-point lead in the second half and then held off a furious charge by the Mercury for Connecticut's first win in Phoenix since 2005.

Sandrine Gruda had 21 points in her first start of the season for Connecticut, which went 2-1 on the road trip to improve to an Eastern Conference best 8-3.

Former UConn star Asjha Jones had eight points, seven rebounds and three assists while Kelsey Griffin added 11 rebounds for Connecticut, which will host Chicago on Tuesday and Phoenix on Friday before embarking on a season-long six-game road trip.