Sun Set to Battle Minnesota
Published on July 5, 2026 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Connecticut Sun News Release
Uncasville, CT - The Connecticut Sun (4-16) will face the Minnesota Lynx (15-5) on Monday, July 6 inside Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota at 7:00 PM CST/8:00 PM EST. Fans not making the trip can catch the action on NBC Sports Boston.
The Sun's last timeout was an 86-83 loss to the Dallas Wings on July 2 inside PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. Leila Lacan led the Sun offensively with 18 points, five assists and three steals. Brittney Griner logged a double-double recording 13 points and 11 rebounds on the night. Also chipping in was Charlisse Leger-Walker who tallied 14 points, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Aaliyah Edwards adding 11 points apiece.
The Lynx are back at home after falling 99-86 to the New York Liberty on July 3. Kayla McBride led Minnesota with 18 points and three steals in the contest. Courtney Williams and Olivia Miles also recorded double-digit outings, logging 16 and 14 respectively.
Monday's game will be the first time the two squads have played each other this season. Last season, the Sun was swept 0-3 in the regular season series but holds a 32-30 edge in the all-time series between the two.
Established in 2003, the Connecticut Sun is a professional women's basketball team in the Women's National Basketball Association that takes residence at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. For additional information or to purchase season tickets, visit www.connecticutsun.com.
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