Connecticut Sun Grab 4th Straight Win Beating Minnesota 83-82

By Tiffany Williams –

Thursday night Connecticut Sun played Minnesota Lynx at Mohegan Sun Arena and won 83-82 in overtime, earning their fourth straight win to start the 2024 season. 

DeWanna Bonner put 20 points on the board in her 36 minutes on the court. She finished the night with three defensive rebounds, two assists and three steals. 

Brionna Jones added 19 points to Connecticut’s win and finished with six defensive rebounds, five assists and three steals. 

Rachel Banham in overtime helped to keep Connecticut alive when they were down. It was a 79-76, Minnesota Lynx game and Banham made a 25-foot three pointer assisted by Alyssa Thomas to make it a tie game 79-79. Banham finished the night with six points, five defensive rebounds and one assist.