All posts tagged "WNBA"

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  WNBA

  / 4 years ago

  Wilson, Gray help Las Vegas hold off Connecticut in game 1

  It was difficult for both teams in Sunday’s WNBA finals to put the basketball through the hoop. The Connecticut Sun and...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  WNBA

  / 4 years ago

  Historic finish lifts Connecticut past Sky and into WNBA finals

  It looked like the Connecticut Sun were finished. In the decisive game five with the winner going to the WNBA finals,...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  WNBA

  / 4 years ago

  Sun steamroll Chicago to force decisive game 5 in WNBA semifinal series

  UNCASVILLE, Sept. 7, 2022 – It’s been no secret that Connecticut guard Courtney Williams has struggled in the playoffs this year...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  WNBA

  / 4 years ago

  Chicago stifles Connecticut in fourth quarter to take 2-1 lead in series

  UNCASVILLE, Sept. 4, 2022 – The Connecticut Sun wanted to turn game three of the WNBA semifinals with the Chicago Sky...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  WNBA

  / 4 years ago

  Parker helps Chicago even WNBA semifinals with Connecticut

  She blocked shots. She had steals. She hit fadeway jump shots and played with an steely intensity. Chicago’s Candace Parker didn’t...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  WNBA

  / 4 years ago

  Sun regain their poise to beat Chicago and win playoff series opener

  The Connecticut Sun had just used a 14-2 run to close out the third quarter and take an eight-point lead on...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  WNBA

  / 4 years ago

  Bonner helps Sun take care of Dallas and advance to semifinals

  Dewanna Bonner won two WNBA championships in Phoenix and is the only player on the Connecticut Sun roster with a championship...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  WNBA

  / 4 years ago

  Dallas dominates to rout Connecticut and force game 3

  Like a swarm of biting yellowjackets, the visiting Dallas Wings didn’t allow the Connecticut Sun a moment’s peace until the outcome...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  WNBA

  / 4 years ago

  Defense carries Connecticut in series-opening win over Dallas

  Dallas Wings coach Vickie Johnson said she didn’t recognize her team on the floor of the Mohegan Sun Arena for game...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  WNBA

  / 4 years ago

  Connecticut spoils final game for Lynx’s Sylvia Fowles with a win

  UNCASVILLE, Aug. 14, 2022 – The visiting Minnesota Lynx needed to win Sunday’s game at Connecticut to have any shot at...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press