Sun burn Mystics, advance to conference finals
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An infusion of young talent and a change of scenery has done wonders for the former Orlando Miracle. Reborn last year as the Connecticut Sun, the team landed in the WNBA Eastern Conference
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Alana Beard's 23 points are not enough to overcome New York and the Mystics open the season with three losses after falling to the Liberty, 81-76.
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After blowing a nine-point lead early in the fourth quarter, the New York Liberty kept their poise and beat the Washington Mystics at the free-throw line.
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Alana Beard scored 20 points, 16 in the second half, to the lead the Washington Mystics to a 91-75 win over the Connecticut Sun last night in Uncasville, Conn.
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Nykesha Sales may have scored a team-high 18 points to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 76-56 victory over the Mystics in Game 3 of last night&#39;s WNBA Eastern Conference
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AUSTRALIA&#39;S Lauren Jackson played with a heavy heart but managed to score 18 points as Seattle Storm defeated Minnesota 64-54 to reach the WNBA&#39;s Western Conference basketball finals.
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After struggling offensively during their 0-8 start, the Mystics have increased their scoring by an average of 21 points in a 4-2 stretch.
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Alana Beard endured an intense rehab process to play for the Mystics this season, and her spot as an All-Star is proof that the work paid off.
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Connecticut&#39;s Taj McWilliams-Franklin played outstanding against New York on Sunday as the Sun swept the Liberty to earn their first trip to the WNBA finals.
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Taj McWilliams-Franklin burst into tears at the buzzer, her emotions finally getting the best of her. The Connecticut Sun were heading to the WNBA finals for first time.
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Lauren Jackson shoots over an opponent during Seattle&#39;s first-round finals sweep of the Minnesota Lynx. Photo: AP. Lauren Jackson is on track to win women&#39;s professional basketball&#39;s ultimate
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After taking care of business at home in Game 1, the Connecticut Sun got out to an early lead in this series. However, both teams struggled in stretches and will be forced to make adjustments.
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UNCASVILLE, Connecticut (Ticker) -- The Washington Mystics attempt to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the second time in three years when they visit the Connecticut Sun on Monday.
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On the court and off, the Mystics season has been one of disappointment, but the playoffs are still a possibility.
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The Connecticut Sun had an off game last Saturday, when they dropped the opener of their WNBA Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Washington Mystics. But the Sun came back to even the series Monday, and it was the Mystics who had the off game.
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SEATTLE, Wash. - Former Auburn women&#39;s basketball player Le&#39;Coe Willingham will play in the WNBA Finals title game here Tuesday night as part of the Connecticut Sun team in their matchup with the Seattle Storm.
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Coming off their best win of the season -- a one-point triumph over first-place Detroit -- the Mystics will try to continue their turnaround Sunday against Indiana.