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Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Revenge game? Former Notre Dame star takes 'cooking' to next level to beat Fever, former coach
INDIANAPOLIS — It was another scoring outburst in the state of Indiana by a former Notre Dame women's basketball star. Marina Mabrey scored 15 of her game-high 26 points to lead her Connecticut Sun to an 85-83 win over the Indiana Fever on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. And not even a minute after beating her former coach, Stephanie White, and teammate, DeWanna Bonner, Mabrey found herself in an unfamiliar position as rookie teammate Saniya Rivers said she would teach Mabrey how to cook in their next TikTok video, and it was Mabrey who would select which meal they'd prepare. 'We should make pizza,' Mabrey said. Rivers shook her head and scratched her forehead before offering a response. 'We're done,' Rivers said. 'That's a terrible answer.' Rivers' and Mabrey's news conference was filled with more friendly jabs and an abundance of laughter after the Sun captured their first victory of the season, and sending the hobbled Fever to a third straight loss. Mabrey's outburst in Indiana is no surprise. The 5-foot-11 guard won a national championship in 2018 with Notre Dame and still holds the school's record for most 3-pointers with 274. She was 10-for-17 shooting and 4 for 9 on 3s Friday, adding five rebounds, five assists and two steals. 'I won a national championship here, so I love being here, and the Indiana fans always welcome me back with open arms,' Mabrey said. 'I always appreciate them.' The Sun's lead grew to 74-59 with 8:47 left before Bonner checked into the game and led the Fever on a furious run. Indiana (2-3) scored 16 straight points, helped by Bonner's three 3s in that stretch, to take the lead. But the Sun had an 8-3 burst of their own. A clutch 2-pointer from Mabrey with 1:15 remaining and a free throw from Rivers in the final seconds handed the Fever their second straight loss without star guard Caitlin Clark. Mabrey also reunited with Bonner, who spent four years with Sun before joining the Fever this year, and former Sun coach Stephanie White. Although Mabrey only played half a season with Bonner after getting traded to the Sun right before last year's All-Star break, the two-time WNBA champion still impacted Mabrey. 'I love seeing them, and they're great competitors. Of course, DB coming in at the end trying to take that sh-- from us, I was like, 'Here, she goes.'' Mabrey said. 'She was one of the greatest leaders I ever played with and I learned so much from her. She's so gentle in the way that she leads and I hope she enjoys the rest of her career because we'll all miss her when she's gone.' 3 lessons: Fever can't sort out offense, battle injuries in loss to previously winless Sun Rivers has become a recipient of the gentleness Bonner offered Mabrey. Rivers' mother died roughly two weeks after she was drafted to the Sun in April's WNBA draft. Rivers said Mabrey 'was there consistently,' which helped as she grieved. 'As soon as I got here, she let me know off rip that, 'You could talk to me about basketball and off-court stuff.' When I (returned to the team), she said, 'Anything you need, I'm here, whether it's a hug or conversation,'' Rivers said. 'On the court, she tries to instill confidence in me and (tells me) 'Shoot the ball. If you mess up, give yourself grace, but also, if you mess up, make sure you mess up going 100%. I feel like I have been taking that into account.' It was an important place and time for Mabrey, who requested and was denied a trade in February by the Sun. Instead she became a veteran and one of the few holdovers of a team that lost its coach and starting lineup, and her impact is noticeable. Mabrey's on-court guidance gives Rivers utmost faith that one day, the mentee will defeat the mentor. 'I told Marina that I'm going beat her one-on-one, and she doesn't believe me. But that goes with the confidence piece, so I'm gaining momentum,' Rivers said as Mabrey looked on shockingly. 'That's a big jump,' Mabrey said before River's followed with another bold statement. "I'm going to beat you 11-7,' she said. The latest: Sydney Colson, Sophie Cunningham leave Fever's loss to Sun with injuries Rivers said she hopes the 'good thing' between her and Mabrey continues as she listens to her vet. She made a career-high three 3s after entering the game with two in five games. However, Mabrey's cooking skills may cost the former national champion her credibility.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Sun finally enter win column while injuries pile up for Fever
Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 26 points, fueling the Connecticut Sun to their first win of the season in an 85-83 victory over the Indiana Fever on Friday in Indianapolis. Mabrey made 10 of 17 shots from the floor for the Sun , who overcame squandering a late 15-point lead to hand the Fever their third straight loss and second without Caitlin Clark. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year is expected to sit out at least two more games due to a strained left quad. Connecticut's Tina Charles scored 18 points to offset 11 turnovers and Saniya Rivers collected 12 points and six assists. Olivia Nelson-Ododa collected eight points and nine rebounds for the Sun, who shot 51.7 percent from the floor. Indiana's Aliyah Boston scored 17 points while dealing with foul trouble, while Kelsey Mitchell and former Sun star DeWanna Bonner each had 13. Mitchell, however, was unable to make an off-balance 3-point attempt as time expired to end the game. Sophie Cunningham scored 10 points off the bench before sustaining an apparent ankle injury with six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. She did not return. Sydney Colson, who replaced Clark in the starting lineup for the last two games, injured her left leg after getting tangled up with Sun guard Jacy Sheldon while vying for a loose ball with 1:17 remaining in the first quarter. Colson did not return to the game. Bria Hartley sank a 3-pointer and Haley Peters converted a three-point play to extend Connecticut's lead to 74-59 early in the fourth quarter before Indiana ignited a 16-0 run. Bonner drained a pair of 3-pointers before Boston converted in the paint to give the Fever a 75-74 lead with 3:16 to play. The Sun regained their composure, as Rivers sank a pair of free throws and joined Hartley on back-to-back 3-pointers before Mabrey made a long jumper to stake their team to an 84-81 lead with 1:15 to play. Mitchell made a layup with eight seconds to go, but her attempt to win the game was off target. Field Level Media
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Top Wings vs. Sun players to watch - 5/27/2025
Top Wings vs. Sun players to watch - 5/27/2025 Marina Mabrey will lead the Connecticut Sun (0-4) into a home matchup with Teaira McCowan and the Dallas Wings (0-4) at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET. The Wings' -317 scoring differential last season (outscored by 7.9 points per game) was a result of putting up 84.2 points per game (fourth in WNBA) while giving up 92.1 per contest (12th in league). The Sun averaged 80.1 points per game last season (eighth in the league) while giving up 73.6 per outing (first in the WNBA). They had a +260 scoring differential overall and outscored opponents by 6.5 points per game. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) How to watch Wings vs. Sun Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: NBCS-BOS and KFAA NBCS-BOS and KFAA Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Fubo Location: Uncasville, Connecticut Uncasville, Connecticut Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena Mohegan Sun Arena Favorite: Wings -4.5 Wings' last game In Dallas' last game, it lost to Atlanta 83-75. The Wings were led by NaLyssa Smith, who finished with 13 points and two steals, and Maddy Siegrist, with 12 points and nine rebounds. NaLyssa Smith: 13 PTS | 2 REB |0 AST | 2 STL | 0 BLK | 1 3PM Maddy Siegrist: 12 PTS | 9 REB |0 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 0 3PM Paige Bueckers: 11 PTS | 4 REB |5 AST | 2 STL | 0 BLK | 1 3PM Sun's last game Connecticut enters this matchup having lost to Atlanta in its last game 79-55. It was led by Mabrey (12 PTS, 10 REB, 28.6 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT) and Tina Charles (11 PTS, 7 REB, 25.0 FG%). Marina Mabrey: 12 PTS | 10 REB |4 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 2 3PM Tina Charles: 11 PTS | 7 REB |3 AST | 1 STL | 0 BLK | 0 3PM Olivia Nelson-Ododa: 11 PTS | 5 REB |0 AST | 0 STL | 2 BLK | 0 3PM Wings players to watch (2024 stats) Arike Ogunbowale put up 22.2 points per game last season to go with 5.1 assists. McCowan pulled down an average of 8.1 boards in each contest while scoring 11.7 points per game last season. Ogunbowale knocked down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.9 per contest a season ago. Ogunbowale averaged 2.1 steals per game, while Smith collected 1.0 block per contest. Sun players to watch (2024 stats) Charles put up 14.9 points and 9.6 boards per game last season. Mabrey averaged 4.1 assists per game while also scoring 14.4 points per contest. Mabrey made 2.5 threes per game a season ago. Mabrey averaged 1.1 takeaways per game, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa compiled 0.6 rejections per contest. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Wings vs. Sun on TV or live stream - 5/27/2025
How to watch Wings vs. Sun on TV or live stream - 5/27/2025 A pair of sliding teams square off when the Dallas Wings (0-4) visit the Connecticut Sun (0-4) on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The Wings will look to stop a four-game losing streak against the Sun, losers of four straight. We give more details below, including how to watch this matchup on NBCS-BOS and KFAA. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) How to watch Wings vs. Sun Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET Location: Uncasville, Connecticut Uncasville, Connecticut Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena Mohegan Sun Arena TV channel: NBCS-BOS and KFAA NBCS-BOS and KFAA Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Wings players to watch (2024 stats) Arike Ogunbowale scored 22.2 points and dished out 5.1 assists per game last season. Teaira McCowan grabbed 8.1 rebounds per game while also scoring 11.7 points a contest. Ogunbowale hit an average of 2.9 shots per game from beyond the arc a season ago. Ogunbowale averaged 2.1 takeaways per game, while NaLyssa Smith compiled one block per contest. Sun players to watch (2024 stats) Tina Charles scored 14.9 points and pulled down 9.6 rebounds per game last season. Marina Mabrey averaged 4.1 assists per game while also scoring 14.4 points per contest. Mabrey hit an average of 2.5 shots per game from beyond the arc a season ago. Mabrey and Olivia Nelson-Ododa were defensive standouts last season, with Mabrey averaging 1.1 steals per game and Nelson-Ododa collecting 0.6 blocks per contest. Wings vs. Sun 2024 stat comparison Last year, the 84.2 points per game the Wings put up were 10.6 more points than the Sun allowed (73.6). The Sun averaged 12 fewer points per game last year (80.1) than the Wings allowed (92.1). The Wings and Sun collected rebounds at nearly the same clip last season (34.8 and 33.5 boards per game, respectively). The Sun are shooting 37.6% from the field, 8.4% lower than the 46% the Wings' opponents have shot this season. The Wings are shooting 39.7% from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points lower than the 42.4% the Sun allow to opponents. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Top Sun vs. Wings players to watch - 5/27/2025
Top Sun vs. Wings players to watch - 5/27/2025 Arike Ogunbowale and Tina Charles will battle when the Dallas Wings (0-4) play the Connecticut Sun (0-4) at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. ET. The Sun outscored opponents by 6.5 points per game last season (posting 80.1 points per game, eighth in league, and giving up 73.6 per contest, first in WNBA) and had a +260 scoring differential. The Wings had a -317 scoring differential last season, falling short by 7.9 points per game. They put up 84.2 points per game to rank fourth in the league and allowed 92.1 per contest to rank 12th in the WNBA. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) How to watch Sun vs. Wings Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: NBCS-BOS and KFAA NBCS-BOS and KFAA Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Fubo Location: Uncasville, Connecticut Uncasville, Connecticut Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena Sun's last game Connecticut enters this matchup after a 79-55 loss to Atlanta. The Sun's leading scorer was Marina Mabrey, who ended the game with 12 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Marina Mabrey: 12 PTS | 10 REB |4 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 2 3PM Tina Charles: 11 PTS | 7 REB |3 AST | 1 STL | 0 BLK | 0 3PM Olivia Nelson-Ododa: 11 PTS | 5 REB |0 AST | 0 STL | 2 BLK | 0 3PM Wings' last game Dallas lost to Atlanta 83-75 in its last game. NaLyssa Smith (13 PTS, 2 STL, 40.0 FG%) ended the game as Dallas's top scorer. NaLyssa Smith: 13 PTS | 2 REB |0 AST | 2 STL | 0 BLK | 1 3PM Maddy Siegrist: 12 PTS | 9 REB |0 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 0 3PM Paige Bueckers: 11 PTS | 4 REB |5 AST | 2 STL | 0 BLK | 1 3PM Sun players to watch (2024 stats) Charles scored 14.9 points and pulled down 9.6 rebounds per game last season. Mabrey averaged 4.1 assists per game to go with her 14.4 PPG scoring average. Mabrey knocked down 2.5 threes per game a season ago. Mabrey and Olivia Nelson-Ododa were defensive standouts last season, with Mabrey averaging 1.1 steals per game and Nelson-Ododa collecting 0.6 blocks per contest. Wings players to watch (2024 stats) Ogunbowale scored 22.2 points and distributed 5.1 assists per game last season. Teaira McCowan grabbed 8.1 boards per game while also scoring 11.7 points a contest. Ogunbowale hit an average of 2.9 shots per game from beyond the arc a season ago. Ogunbowale averaged 2.1 takeaways per game, while Smith compiled 1.0 block per contest. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
