The Sun won 75-72 against the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night.
Aug. 7, 2026 – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
The Connecticut Sun took down the Phoenix Mercury for the second time this season. The Sun have struggled all season, but were able to get themselves back in the win column.
The Mercury started out the game strong, with offense generated from the newly acquired Kelsey Plum. Plum has immediately become an x-factor for the Mercury, who have also struggled this season. In the second quarter, the Mercury were up by as many as 16 points.
In the third quarter, the Sun held the Mercury to just nine points. A 12-2 Connecticut run shifted the momentum of the game. The Sun’s Aaliyah Edwards and Kennedy Burke each powered the offense. Edwards recorded 14 points, along with eight rebounds. Burke recorded a team-high 15 points. On the defensive end, the guard-forward had a steal and a block.
In the fourth quarter, the Sun went on a 13-4 run. This late-game run sealed the deal and gave Connecticut their eighth win on the season. Even with strong performances from Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper, the Sun stood strong.
The Sun’s shooting percentage was 47.4 percent from the floor and 35 percent from three. The Mercury were well-defended by the Sun. Phoenix shot 39.7 percent from the floor and just 17.9 percent from three.
Connecticut is 8-23 on the season. The Sun remain at home, taking on the Atlanta Dream on Thursday night.
