Connecticut Visits Phoenix After Lacan's 26-Point Showing
Lacan added 26 points as Connecticut outrebounded Phoenix 34-27 and finished with 24 assists in a balanced road win, officials said.
- On Friday, Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in the first of back-to-back meetings.
- Connecticut has won consecutive games for the second time this season and are 5-3 in their last eight, while the Mercury have lost five straight games.
- An 11-0 second-quarter run gave Connecticut a 19-point lead as Phoenix endured a four-minute scoring drought and committed eight of their 13 turnovers during the period.
- Kennedy Burke contributed 13 points, while Brittney Griner and Aaliyah Edwards each added 12 for the Sun; Kahleah Copper led Phoenix with 21 points.
- The teams meet again Sunday in Phoenix for the second of back-to-back games between the squads this season.
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Beckley Register-Herald
Connecticut visits Phoenix after Lacan's 26-point showing
Connecticut visits the Phoenix Mercury after Leila Lacan scored 26 points in the Sun's 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. The teams meet Sunday for the second time this season. Phoenix is 3-9 at home, and Connecticut is 3-8 on…
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Connecticut 96, Phoenix 83
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Leila Lacan scores career-high 26 points, Sun beat Mercury 96-83
Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in the first of back-to-back meetings between the teams.
WNBA – With 26 points at 10/13 in the shots, Leïla Lacan guided the Sun towards a controlled victory on the Mercury floor (96-83). Sun's awakening is confirmed, and Leïla Lacan is not a foreigner. The Frenchman signed her career record in WNBA with 26 points, to which she added 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 interceptions and one counter, to allow Connecticut to win in Phoenix (96-83). The Sun took control from the middle of the game with the first ei…
Inconsistency continues to haunt the Phoenix Mercury after loss to Connecticut Sun - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports
PHOENIX — Two main themes have defined the Phoenix Mercury’s 2026 season: inconsistency and an inability to close out close games. Friday night’s game against the Connecticut Sun was the former. Image | Source: Burn City SportsJul 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held (left) drives to the basket against Connecticut Sun center Olivia Nelson-Ododa in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Re…
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