The Sun snapped a six-game losing streak in their final game at Mohegan Sun Arena before relocating to Houston.
The Connecticut Sun closed out their final game in Connecticut with a 95-81 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Thursday night at Mohegan Sun Arena.
In front of a sellout crowd of 8,911, the Sun gave their fans one final win before the franchise relocates to Houston for the 2027 season.
Connecticut came out strong, taking a 23-20 lead after the first quarter. Aaliyah Edwards helped keep the Sun in front early, scoring 14 points in the first half as Connecticut took a 38-36 lead into halftime.
The Sun pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring Toronto 31-21 to take a 69-57 advantage into the final frame. Connecticut continued to control the game in the fourth, securing the 95-81 victory and snapping its six-game losing streak.
Ashlon Jackson led the Sun with 18 points, while Raegan Beers added 17. Edwards finished with 16 points. Hailey Van Lith and Gianna Kneepkens each contributed 12 points off the bench.
Toronto was led by Kiki Rice, who finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and two assists.
The game marked the end of the Sun’s 24-year run in Connecticut. Longtime season-ticket holders and former players were recognized throughout the night as the organization said goodbye to Mohegan Sun Arena.
After the final buzzer, the five Sun players on the court embraced before the rest of the team joined them. The players raised their arms toward the crowd as team president Jen Rizzotti thanked the fans for their support throughout the franchise’s time in Connecticut.
The Sun now turn the page toward Houston, but their final game in Connecticut ended with a victory in front of the fans who supported the franchise for more than two decades.
