Washington Mystics @ Connecticut Sun
Bentley scores career-high 31, Sun beat Mystics 86-72
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Alex Bentley scored a career-high 31 points to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 86-72 on Friday night, ending their seven-game losing streak against the Eastern Conference.
Connecticut had not defeated a conference opponent since June 14.
Washington trailed by 15 points early in the second half, but closed the third quarter on a 7-0 run and opened the fourth with seven unanswered to tie it at 62. A Bentley 3-pointer stopped the run, ending Connecticut's 5-plus minute field goal drought,- and started a 12-3 spurt for a 74-65 lead. The Sun led by at least six the rest of the way.
Jasmine Thomas added 15 points with eight assists for Connecticut (11-9). Kelsey Bone had 10 points and nine rebounds.
Emma Meesseman scored 15 points for Washington (12-8), which lost for just the second time in its last eight games.
Washington hosts Connecticut on Sunday.
Matchups
Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Tiffany Bird
Referee:Daryl Humphrey
Referee:Byron Jarrett
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 5 | 2 | .714 | - | W1 |
| Indiana | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1 | L1 |
| New York | 5 | 4 | .556 | 1 | W2 |
| Toronto | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Washington | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2 | L1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 | L4 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 8 | .111 | 5 | L3 |
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