Sun showdown: What we learned, WNBA preseason in Connecticut day 1

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Azura Stevens #30 of the Dallas Wings rebounds from Lindsay Allen #12 of the New York Liberty and Marissa Coleman #0 of the New York Liberty during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Azura Stevens #30 of the Dallas Wings rebounds from Lindsay Allen #12 of the New York Liberty and Marissa Coleman #0 of the New York Liberty during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
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UNCASVILLE, CT – MAY 7: the Dallas Wings huddle during the pre-season game against the New York Liberty on May 7, 2018 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)
UNCASVILLE, CT – MAY 7: the Dallas Wings huddle during the pre-season game against the New York Liberty on May 7, 2018 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)

Preseason games have commenced, including a four-team tournament in the Mohegan Sun, hosted by the Connecticut Sun. The Sun joined the New York Liberty, Los Angeles Sparks and Dallas Wings in the two-day showdown.

Though several core players have not returned from international play, preseason allows the fans to get a slight preview of what’s to come regular season. Players fresh from training camp are fighting for a roster spot in one of the twelve teams.  There were a few standouts from yesterday’s games.