Connecticut Sun lose to Indiana Fever in overtime 99-93
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The Connecticut Sun were eliminated from WNBA playoff contention with a brutal loss before a “home” crowd, much of it was cheering Indiana.
During Sunday’s win, star Fever wing Sophie Cunningham sustained an injury early in the contest, playing just 10 minutes. She has been a pivotal part of Indiana’s offense and defense this year, averaging 8.6 points and 1.0 steals per game.
Sophie Cunningham was recently fined for making fun of WNBA referees, and her sister is slamming the league after her recent injury.
Sophie Cunningham was helped off the court in the second quarter of Indiana’s game against the Connecticut Sun after Bria Hartley fell into her leg. Cunningham was in visible pain as she clutched her knee before she was helped off the court and to the locker room. The Fever quickly announced she would return to the game.
Ever since she suffered her injury on July 15, they have had a five-game winning streak, but they have also dropped games to a couple of the WNBA ’s weakest teams. Overall, they’re 7-6 since arguably the biggest star in women’s basketball sustained her groin ailment.
On August 17, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham suffered a knee injury while she was playing defense against the Connecticut Sun. While there's still no upda
A record deal to an ownership group would seemingly be a coup for the WNBA — the last WNBA team to have a standalone majority sale was the Atlanta Dream in 2021 for less than $10 million — but the Sun relocating under Pagliuca’s watch appears to be facing some resistance.
After Friday’s loss, Dallas has a record of 9-25. The Wings have the third-worst record in the WNBA, ahead of only the Chicago Sky (8-25) and the Connecticut Sun (6-26).