Connecticut Sun play final game at Mohegan Sun Arena before move to Houston
The Sun at least went out with a win over the Tempo.
On Thursday, the Connecticut Sun concluded more than two decades of play at their home court, Mohegan Sun Arena. The Mohegan Tribe acquired the team in 2003 and sold it to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta earlier this year, who intends to move the franchise to Houston later this season. The team ended the season with an 11-33 record and missed the playoffs for months.
The Sun's final game was a victory, defeating the Toronto Tempo 95-81 in front of a full house. The arena was treated to a final cheer as the crowd bid farewell to the team. The Connecticut Sun finished the season with a record of 461-375, though they never captured a WNBA championship. Among the key contributors in the final game were Ashlon Jackson, who scored 18 points off the bench, and Hailey Van Lith, who led in rebounds with 9 and assists with 8.
The team's president, Jennifer Rizzotti, a Connecticut native, addressed the crowd, expressing pride in the team's impact on the region. Fertitta's purchase of the Sun for $300 million comes at a time when WNBA franchise values are soaring, driven by a lucrative 10-figure television deal.
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