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UConn women's basketball honors Connecticut Sun after final home game

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

UConn women's basketball honors Connecticut Sun after final home game

Summary

The Connecticut Sun played their last WNBA game in Connecticut on September 24, defeating the Toronto Tempo 95-81. The team, moving to Houston for the 2027 season, has been in Connecticut since 2003, reaching the playoffs 16 times without winning a championship. Following the game, the UConn women's basketball team expressed gratitude on social media, saying it was a privilege to share the state with the Sun. UConn is set to play an exhibition game against Syracuse on October 12.

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Status Watch

•Connecticut Sun finished their last WNBA game in Connecticut on September 24.
•Sun defeated Toronto Tempo 95-81 in their final Connecticut matchup.
•UConn women's basketball thanked the Sun on social media post-game.
•Sun will relocate to Houston for the 2027 campaign.
•UConn is scheduled to play Syracuse in an exhibition on October 12.

Latest Updates

5:32 AMYahoo Sports — “Basketball Capital of The World, Don’t Ever Forget”: UConn Alum, ESPN, NBA & Others React Over Connecticut Sun’s Final Game at Mohegan Sun Arena
4:00 AMYahoo Sports — UConn Women's Basketball Sends Heartfelt Message to Connecticut Sun

What they're saying

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Emotions were at an all-time high in the Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday as the curtains were called on the Connecticut Sun franchise. After two decades in the WNBA, the Connecticut Sun played their final home game against the Toronto Tempo.
— Yahoo Sports