Napheesa Collier leads Minnesota Lynx over Connecticut Sun in final CT game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Napheesa Collier, in her final game in Connecticut, scored 23 points for the Minnesota Lynx in a 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun on September 20, 2026. The Lynx, maintaining the best record in the WNBA at 32-10, took an early lead, dominating the first quarter 27-12. The Sun, celebrating Homecoming Night, managed to rally in the second quarter but couldn’t overcome the deficit. Collier, who has returned from ankle surgery, had a strong performance, also contributing five rebounds and two steals. The Sun's season struggles continued as they fell to 10-31 with just one home game left in franchise history.
- •Napheesa Collier scores 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
- •Minnesota leads the WNBA with a record of 32-10.
- •Connecticut falls to 10-31 after their fourth consecutive loss.
- •The Sun's next home game will be their last in franchise history.
- •Both teams honored Mike Thibault during Homecoming Night.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Former UConn star Napheesa Collier leads Minnesota Lynx over Sun in her last CT appearance
"The Sun have one home game remaining in their Connecticut franchise history, Thursday vs. Tempo
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