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Ivory CoastConnecticut Sun Say Goodbye With A Final Victory Before Houston Move
The Connecticut Sun ended their 24-season run in the state with a joyful 95-81 victory over the Toronto Tempo before relocating to Houston.
A Winning Farewell at Mohegan Sun Arena
The Connecticut Sun played their final game in the state on Thursday. They went out with a win, beating the Toronto Tempo 95-81 in front of a sold out crowd of 8,911 fans at Mohegan Sun Arena. It was an emotional night that marked the end of the team's 24 seasons.
Before the game, the Sun had only ten wins all season and had lost six straight games. A loss would have given them the best chance at the first pick in the 2027 draft. Instead, the team played for pride. Ashlon Jackson scored the final points in the history of the Connecticut franchise with a three pointer with 51 seconds remaining.
Celebrations on the Court
After the game ended, fans stayed in their seats. They watched the players take a final photo together at halfcourt. Basketball star Brittney Griner ran around the court holding the Sun flag and high fived fans.
Aaliyah Edwards, who played college basketball at UConn, shouted to the crowd that Connecticut is the basketball capital of the world. Team president Jen Rizzotti spoke to the fans through tears. She told the crowd that they proved Connecticut deserves a WNBA team and let fans stay late to get autographs from the players.
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
The franchise started in Connecticut in 2003 when the Mohegan tribe bought the Orlando Miracle and moved them to Uncasville. Over more than two decades, the team became a massive success. They reached the playoffs 16 times and made the WNBA Finals four times, with their last appearances coming in 2019 and 2022.
Now, the team is moving to Houston after being sold to the Fertitta family. The sale was announced in March, which allowed the team to spend the summer honoring former players and coaches. While the future of WNBA basketball in New England remains unclear, the Sun left their fans with one last great memory. Coach Rachid Meziane said he was proud of his team for playing with both pride and joy to finish the season.
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