June 17th game
The Game
The Connecticut Sun battled hard against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night but came up short in an 88-81 loss at Mohegan Sun Arena. Connecticut stayed competitive throughout the game and even tied the score late in the fourth quarter, but the Mystics pulled away in the final minutes. Rookie standout Aneesah Morrow recorded another double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while the Sun showed plenty of effort despite continuing their recent tough stretch. The loss was Connecticut's sixth straight, but the team will look to regroup quickly as they prepare for Friday night's home matchup against the Toronto Tempo.
Mondays Game
89-80
The Connecticut Sun battled hard against the defending champion New York Liberty on Monday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, but the Liberty pulled away late for an 89-80 victory. The Sun stayed competitive throughout the game despite being shorthanded, with Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Aaliyah Edwards each scoring 15 points while Saniya Rivers added 12. New York was led by Breanna Stewart's 28 points and nine rebounds, including a crucial putback basket in the final minute that helped seal the win. Although the loss dropped Connecticut to 2-11 on the season, the Sun showed determination and resilience against one of the WNBA's top teams, giving their home fans plenty to cheer about in a spirited Commissioner's Cup matchup.
The suns scrores so far
About their season history
The Connecticut Sun have faced a challenging start to the season, working to build chemistry with a mix of veteran leadership and younger talent. Despite some tough losses against top teams, the Sun have continued to compete hard every night, showing flashes of strong defense and resilience. As the season moves forward, Connecticut will look to gain momentum and climb the standings with improved consistency and key performances from its core players.