The Sun fell to the Las Vegas Aces 78-71 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday afternoon at Mohegan Sun Arena, dropping the championship series 3-1. Connecticut has lost in the semifinals or finals of the playoffs in four consecutive seasons. Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title, and the city’s first pro title. Gray went 9 … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Season ends for Connecticut Sun
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WNBA Finals: Aces beat Sun 85-71, take 2-0 series lead
A’ja Wilson had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 85-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. The Aces are now one victory away from the franchise’s first championship with Game 3 on Thursday in Connecticut. Las Vegas was swept in the 2008 Finals when the team was still in San Antonio. The Aces were also … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Aces beat Sun 85-71, take 2-0 series lead
WNBA Finals: Aja Wilson’s double-double leads Aces to 67-64 win over the Sun
A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 67-64 on Sunday in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The Aces staved off a late run by the Sun, who nearly erased a seven-point deficit with 1:24 left when Alyssa Thomas hit back-to-back shots to pull Connecticut within three. But DeWanna Bonner’s desperation 3-point attempt to tie the game … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Aja Wilson’s double-double leads Aces to 67-64 win over the Sun
Connecticut Sun advance to semifinals with road win
The Sun earned its first winner-take-all victory since 2004, advance to face the defending champion Chicago Sky. The No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun eased past the short-handed Dallas Wings 73-58 on Wednesday night to advance to the semifinals. DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points to lead the Sun; Alyssa Thomas added 13 points and eight rebounds. The score was tied 34-all at … [Read more...] about Connecticut Sun advance to semifinals with road win
On to the Playoffs; Connecticut Sun defeat Minnesota Lynx in regular season finale
In the season's final game for both teams, the Sun took a 90-83 win against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena. This wasn't your average final game, as the Sun and Lynx had plenty on the line for today's matchup. For the Sun, maintaining dominance at home keeps their momentum going into the playoffs. While the Lynx were trying to sneak into the postseason … [Read more...] about On to the Playoffs; Connecticut Sun defeat Minnesota Lynx in regular season finale
