Sun mark franchise's last game in Connecticut with victory, joy
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Sun mark franchise's last game in Connecticut with victory, joy
Playing for nothing but pride, the Sun prevailed 95-81 in their final game before the franchise's impending relocation to Houston, marking the final moments of the organization's 24-season history with celebration and joy.
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Lead articleArticle published:Sun brace for an 'emotional' farewell as the WNBA franchise plays its final game in Connecticut
The Connecticut WNBA franchise will play its final game in the state before it moves to Houston next year after an impressive run for the first independently owned team in the league. Texas will be the third stop for the franchise. The Sun made three trips to the WNBA Finals, hosted a record four All-Star Games and Connecticut was the first team to turn a profit in the league's history.
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Sun beat Tempo in franchise's final game in Connecticut before moving to Houston
Connecticut Sun fans, many decked in the orange shirts they have been wearing for years, turned out one last time as the franchise played its final game before moving to Houston, a 95-81 win over the Toronto Tempo on Thursday night. Longtime season ticket holders were among those honored as the Sun said goodbye to Mohegan Sun Arena. When the Sun moved from Orlando to Connecticut after the 2002 season, former UConn stars Nykesha Sales and Rebecca Lobo were the faces of the franchise.
Publisher:Unique in Uncasville: After a farewell season that has honored franchise legends, the Connecticut Sun are set to play their final game
The 2022 Connecticut Sun. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ultimately, the Connecticut Sun never won a championship. That’s hard to take for their group of highly-competitive legends. But it’s clear that they have nothing to hang their head about. From four-straight trips to the semifinals (including two to the Finals) under Mike Thibault to six-straight trips (including two more to the Finals) under Curt Miller and Stephanie White, ...
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“Basketball Capital of The World, Don’t Ever Forget”: UConn Alum, ESPN, NBA & Others React Over Connecticut Sun’s Final Game at Mohegan Sun Arena
Emotions were at an all-time high in the Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday as the curtains were called on the Connecticut Sun franchise. After two decades in the WNBA, the Connecticut Sun played their final home game against the Toronto Tempo.
Publisher:Unique in Uncasville: After a farewell season that has honored franchise legends, the Connecticut Sun are set to play their final game
The Sun will play their final game on Thursday. But the memories will stay in Connecticut.
Publisher:Sun beat Tempo 95-81 in franchise's final game in Connecticut before moving to Houston
Connecticut Sun fans, many decked in the orange shirts they have been wearing for years, turned out one last time as the franchise played its final game before moving to Houston, a 95-81 win over the Toronto Tempo on Thursday night. Longtime season ticket holders were among those honored as the Sun said goodbye to Mohegan Sun Arena. When the Sun moved from Orlando to Connecticut after the 2002 season, former UConn stars Nykesha Sales and Rebecca Lobo were the faces of the franchise.
Publisher:Connecticut Sun play final game at Mohegan Sun Arena before move to Houston
The Sun at least went out with a win over the Tempo.
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