The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Connecticut Sun 101-89 Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena, with Napheesa Collier leading all scorers with 23 points in a road win that moved Minnesota to 32-10. Olivia Miles added 21 points and six assists as the Lynx used a 27-12 opening quarter to take early control.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Lynx 27, Sun 12

Minnesota established the tone immediately, outscoring Connecticut by 15 points in the opening period. The Sun faced an early deficit that shaped the rest of the afternoon.

Second Quarter: Sun 31, Lynx 28

Connecticut found more rhythm in the second quarter and trimmed three points from the margin with a 31-point period. Minnesota still carried a 55-43 lead into halftime.

Third Quarter: Sun 24, Lynx 21

The Sun again made progress after the break, using a 24-21 third quarter to bring the deficit to nine. Connecticut had cut into Minnesota’s cushion in each of the middle two periods, but the Lynx remained in front.

Fourth Quarter: Lynx 25, Sun 22

Minnesota answered Connecticut’s push with a 25-22 final quarter. The Lynx held their advantage down the stretch and completed the 12-point road result without overtime.

Key Performers

  • Napheesa Collier, Minnesota: 23 points to lead all scorers.
  • Olivia Miles, Minnesota: 21 points and a team-high six assists.
  • Natasha Howard, Minnesota: Game-high 11 rebounds.
  • Leila Lacan, Connecticut: Team-high 15 points.
  • Charlisse Leger-Walker, Connecticut: 10 points and a game-high eight assists.
  • Aaliyah Edwards, Connecticut: Team-high five rebounds.

NerdSports Stat: Minnesota reached 101 points despite making only 4 of 21 three-point attempts, while Connecticut made 15 threes. The Lynx made up the difference by going 25-for-27 at the foul line compared with the Sun’s 12-for-19.

Game Analysis

The first quarter proved decisive for Minnesota. Its 15-point edge after 10 minutes gave the Lynx room to absorb Connecticut’s stronger second and third quarters without surrendering the lead.

Minnesota produced an efficient overall shooting performance, making 36 of 72 field-goal attempts for 50.0 percent. The Lynx also generated extra volume with 72 shot attempts to Connecticut’s 59 and held a 32-27 advantage on the glass. Their work at the free-throw line was especially important: Minnesota converted 92.6 percent of its attempts and made 13 more free throws than Connecticut.

The Sun shot well from the perimeter, connecting on 15 of 28 three-point attempts for 53.6 percent, and finished at 52.5 percent overall. But Connecticut’s early 27-12 deficit and 12-for-19 showing at the line left too much ground to recover.

Closing Context

The victory moved Minnesota to 32-10, including an 18-3 road record, while Connecticut fell to 10-32. The Lynx return home Tuesday to face the Indiana Fever, and the Sun will host the Washington Mystics later that day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun game on September 20, 2026?

Minnesota Lynx defeated Connecticut Sun 101-89 on September 20, 2026.

How many points did Napheesa Collier score?

Napheesa Collier scored 23 points; her individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.

What are Minnesota Lynx’s standings after this game?

After the win, Minnesota Lynx sits 32-10 in the Western Conference.

Who was the best player in the game?

Napheesa Collier was the standout performer with 23 points, leading all scorers in Minnesota’s road win.