The Connecticut Sun (26-12) host the Indiana Fever (12-26) on Friday, September 8 at 7:00 PM ET at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun currently lead the season series, 3-0, and look to go for the regular season sweep on Friday evening. In their last matchup, Connecticut defeated Indiana, 88-72, on August 4 in Indianapolis. Tiffany Hayes led the Sun with 18 points, while Alyssa Thomas added 11 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals in the win. Connecticut has won nine of the last ten meetings against Indiana, including seven straight.
The Sun are led by 2023 WNBA All-Star, Alyssa Thomas, who is currently leading the league in rebounds (9.9) and is second in the league in assists (8.0) per game. Additionally, five-time WNBA All-Star and league veteran, DeWanna Bonner, is filling that stat sheet for Connecticut, averaging 17.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. The Sun sit third overall in league standings (26-12) and second overall in Eastern Conference play (13-5).
The Fever enter Friday’s contest coming off a 96-69 loss to Chicago on Tuesday night. Indiana is led by 2023 WNBA All-Star guard, Kelsey Mitchell, who is averaging a team-best 18.1 points per game. The Fever sit 10th overall in league standings (12-26) and sixth overall in Eastern Conference play (5-14).
Here’s everything you need to know about Sun vs. Fever on Tuesday:
Broadcast Information:
Broadcast Team:
- Brendan Glasheen (PxP)
- Ashley Battle (Analyst)
- Terrika Foster-Brasby (Sideline Reporter)
Game Information:
- Date: Friday, September 8
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Mohegan Sun Arena
Game Status Report:
- Connecticut Sun: Brionna Jones- OUT (Right Achilles);
- Indiana Fever: TBA
Jerseys:
- Connecticut Sun: White (Heroine)
- Indiana Fever: Red (Rebel)
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