Connecticut Sun 69, Washington Mystics 79
WNBA · 2026-09-22 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Connecticut Sun 79–69 on 2026-09-22 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 8:34 swung win probability 99% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 16 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 69 |
| Washington Mystics | 23 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 8:34 swung win probability 99% → 88%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q1 16-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 42.4% eFG vs a 46.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-6.
- Outscored 19-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q4 8:34 | 99% → 88% |