By Tiffany Williams –
The Connecticut Sun are gearing up for the last leg of the regular season with an action-packed schedule. Their journey kicks off with a two-game road trip beginning in Arlington, Texas, Friday night where they will face the Dallas Wings. Next, they travel to Atlanta, Georgia Sunday for a matchup with the Atlanta Dream. On Tuesday, August 20, a historic game awaits them in Boston at TD Garden, marking the first-ever WNBA game hosted at the iconic home of the NBA Boston Celtics and NHL Boston Bruins. After this, the Sun will return to Connecticut to play at Mohegan Sun Arena, marking their first game back since their 96-69 victory against the Phoenix Mercury on July 14.
The Sun are scheduled to play a four-game season series against the Los Angeles Sparks, with the Sun currently leading the series 1-0. In their previous encounter with the Sparks, the Sun secured a 79-70 victory at Mohegan Sun Arena. DeWanna Bonner contributed 16 points, two offensive rebounds, five defensive rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and two steals, while Ty Harris and Brianna Jones added 14 and 13 points, respectively, along with several other impressive stats. The team’s performance included shooting 34-65 in field goals, 4-10 in three-pointers, and 7-10 in free throws.
In addition to their game at TD Garden, the Sun have planned a series of exciting events and activities in Boston this weekend. From August 17-20, there will be a youth sports festival, a watch party, and a block party.
The Connecticut Sun Youth Sports Festival, presented by Meet Boston, will feature various activities such as Sun Academy clinics, showcases from other sports teams, Science of Basketball STEM sessions, mental strength conditioning sessions, athlete wellness and conditioning sessions, and advanced Sun Academy Power Hour sessions. Youth athletes can participate by showing their previously purchased ticket to the August 20 game at TD Garden or by purchasing a ticket at the entrance.
There will also be a watch party at Game On! Fenway during the Sun’s away game in Atlanta, and a Sun Block Party on Canal Street in Boston on game day with live music entertainment and food and drink specials.
Connecticut Sun announced Friday, Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks has officially sold out, and that this games 19,156 tickets sold marks the fifth sell out of the 2024 season, the third highest attendance to a WNBA game this season to date, and the largest amount of tickets sold to a Connecticut Sun game in the franchise’s history.
“We’re thrilled that our first-ever WNBA game at TD Garden, featuring the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks, has sold out,” said Glen Thornborough, President of TD Garden and COO of the Boston Bruins. “This remarkable turnout showcases Boston’s deep support for women’s professional basketball and our vibrant sports scene. TD Garden broke attendance records with the first-ever Dunkin’ Women’s Beanpot earlier this year, and we are proud to keep the momentum and immense support of women’s sport going.”
“We are thrilled with the reception from the Boston market for our game at TD Garden. It’s truly special to make history by hosting the first ever professional women’s basketball game in this arena, known for its incredible basketball prowess and championship culture. This is a tremendous opportunity to expose the Connecticut Sun brand by playing a game more centrally located to our New England fan base. Women’s sports are here to stay, and this is a wonderful celebration and confirmation of that fact.” – Jen Rizzotti, Connecticut Sun President.
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