US EditionMabrey's 34 Points, Charles' Late Surge Lift Sun to First Home Win
- The Connecticut Sun earned their first home win on Friday, defeating the third-place Atlanta Dream 84-76 at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- This victory followed their worst franchise loss five days earlier, a 100-52 defeat to the New York Liberty during a major offseason rebuild.
- Marina Mabrey led the Sun with 34 points on 59.1% shooting, while first-year players Saniya Rivers and Aneesah Morrow made important contributions on both defense and offense.
- Mabrey said after the win, “We were all pissed” about the earlier loss, and coach Rachid Meziane emphasized mental focus is now the team’s main challenge.
- The Sun’s performance suggests progress amid rebuilding, as they prepare for a Sunday rematch against the Washington Mystics with their record at 2-6.
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After getting first home win, Connecticut Sun promise fans: ‘We’re going to turn this around’
UNCASVILLE — The Connecticut Sun’s faithful fanbase hasn’t wavered in 2025 despite a massive offseason rebuild and underwhelming start to the season, and the nearly full crowd at Mohegan Sun Arena was rewarded on Friday when the team earned its first home win, 84-76, over the Atlanta Dream. After upsetting the third-place team in the league, star veteran Tina Charles took the microphone at center court to address the 8,078 fans in attendance. “W…
Mabrey's 34 points_ Charles' late surge lift Sun to first home win
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 34 points and Tina Charles had seven of her 19 points in the final six minutes to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Atlanta Dream 84-76 on Friday night for their ...
The Hamilton Spectator
WellandTribune.caMabrey’s 34 points, Charles’ late surge lift Sun to first home win
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 34 points and Tina Charles had seven of her 19 points in the final six minutes to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Atlanta Dream 84-76 on Friday night for their…
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Mabrey's 34 points, Charles' late surge lift Sun to first home win
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 34 points and Tina Charles had seven of her 19 points in the final six minutes to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Atlanta Dream 84-76 on Friday night for their…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Marietta Daily JournalMarina Mabrey nets 34 in Sun's first 2025 home victory
Marina Mabrey poured in 34 points and the Connecticut Sun picked up a much-needed outcome by defeating the Atlanta Dream 84-76 on Friday night at Uncasville, Conn.
WNBA – With 34 points from Marina Mabrey, Rachid Méziane's Connecticut Sun bounced back after his humiliating defeat in New York. To beat Atlanta Dream (84-76). Connecticut... Read more »
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