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Ashlon Jackson scores 10 late points in Sun's final game at Mohegan Sun

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Ashlon Jackson scores 10 late points in Sun's final game at Mohegan Sun

Summary

In the Connecticut Sun's last game at Mohegan Sun Arena, Ashlon Jackson scored 10 points in a decisive 94-second stretch. With 50 seconds remaining, Jackson made a running three-pointer, marking the last points for the franchise in its 24-year history. The Sun ended their season 11-33 after a 95-81 victory over Toronto, which saw emotional farewells from fans and players. Team president Jennifer Rizzotti expressed gratitude to the loyal fanbase, as the team prepares to relocate to Houston. Players reflected on the significance of the game, acknowledging their connection to past Sun teams and the fans who supported them throughout the years.

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By the Numbers

•Ashlon Jackson scored 18 points in her standout performance.
•The Sun played their final game at Mohegan Sun on September 25.
•Jennifer Rizzotti addressed fans emotionally after the game.
•The team's new home will be in Houston starting next season.
•Connecticut's fanbase showed lasting support despite the franchise's departure.

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Dom Amore: For CT Sun and fans, the love affair was good to Ashlon Jackson’s last shot

What they're saying

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UNCASVILLE — The serendipity of sport always seem to hover over moments like this. When emotions are high and history of the strangest kind is in the making, who will be chosen by fate? Maybe the unlikeliest candidate on the floor on Thursday night was Ashlon Jackson, who’d already had her moment in 2026. But there she was with the ball, and the hot hand with time running out on Connecticut ...
— Yahoo Sports

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