Connecticut Sun secured a 75–72 WNBA victory over Phoenix Mercury at Mohegan Sun Arena, using a 26-point fourth quarter to settle a tight contest. Kennedy Burke led the Sun with 15 points, while Aaliyah Edwards supplied a pivotal 14 points and eight rebounds in the home side’s three-point win.
Phoenix made the sharper start and established a 27–18 lead after the opening period. Kelsey Plum set the tempo for the Mercury, finishing with a match-high 25 points, and the visitors carried a 40–32 advantage into the interval.
Connecticut adjusted well after the break. The Sun limited Phoenix to nine points in the third period while scoring 17 themselves, drawing level at 49–49 entering the final quarter. It was the decisive swing in a match in which neither side could create much separation once the early Mercury advantage had been erased.
The Sun then found the extra composure in the fourth, outscoring Phoenix 26–23 to claim the result. Burke’s 15 points led a balanced Connecticut effort, while Charlisse Leger-Walker added five assists to help keep the offence organised. Edwards’ work on the boards was equally important as the Sun finished with 34 rebounds.
Key performers
Kennedy Burke, Connecticut Sun: 15 points to lead the hosts in scoring.
Aaliyah Edwards, Connecticut Sun: 14 points and eight rebounds, providing a valuable presence at both ends.
Kelsey Plum, Phoenix Mercury: 25 points, the highest individual total of the match.
DeWanna Bonner, Phoenix Mercury: 11 rebounds in a strong effort on the glass.
NerdSports Stat: Connecticut turned an eight-point half-time deficit into victory by winning the second half 43–32, including a 26–23 edge in the decisive fourth quarter.
The result moves Connecticut to 8–23 overall and gives the Sun a needed home boost, while Phoenix falls to 12–21. The fixture list was not provided in the match data, so each side’s next WNBA fixture will need to be confirmed separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goals were scored, as this was a WNBA basketball fixture. Kennedy Burke led Connecticut with 15 points, while Kelsey Plum led Phoenix with 25 points; no scoring-minute data was provided.
Connecticut Sun 75 – 72 Phoenix Mercury.
Connecticut improved to 8–23, while Phoenix dropped to 12–21. The supplied data does not include current WNBA table positions.
Kennedy Burke was the standout performer with a team-high 15 points for Connecticut, while Aaliyah Edwards added 14 points and eight rebounds.
