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Economic Times
3 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Phoenix Mercury signs former Duquesne guard Megan McConnell to WNBA roster
Megan McConnell signs with the Phoenix Mercury, becoming just the third Duquesne player to make an active WNBA roster Synopsis Former Duquesne standout Megan McConnell has signed with the Phoenix Mercury, becoming just the third player in school history to earn a spot on an active WNBA roster. The Pittsburgh native and sister of Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell joins the Mercury as they continue their strong 2025 season campaign The Phoenix Mercury have officially signed guard Megan McConnell, the team announced Tuesday, June 3. McConnell, a former standout at Duquesne University, becomes only the third player in the program's history to make an active WNBA roster, joining Korie Hlede (1998) and Candace Futrell (2004). ADVERTISEMENT A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, McConnell also becomes part of a rare sibling pairing in professional basketball. Her brother, TJ McConnell, plays guard for the NBA's Indiana Pacers, making them one of just three active brother-sister duos currently represented in the WNBA and NBA. Also read: How to watch Kate Martin and Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Commissioner's Cup McConnell's signing comes as the Mercury aim to build on their strong early-season form, currently holding a 5-2 record, their best start since 2014. McConnell concluded her collegiate career as one of the most decorated players in Duquesne women's basketball history. She holds program records in assists (660) and steals (370) and ranks second in all-time scoring with 1,795 points. Her impact extended across several categories, including school records in games played (144), career starts (136), and triple-doubles (4).Despite being 5-foot-7, McConnell amassed 1,079 rebounds, the second-highest in program history, with a 7.5 rebounds-per-game average ranking 10th all-time. She also made 209 career three-pointers, ranking sixth at Duquesne, and averaged 4.6 assists per game, good for seventh all-time. ADVERTISEMENT McConnell consistently earned national and conference recognition. She was a two-time finalist for the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year award and the only mid-major player named to the 2025 Naismith Women's Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist. Additional honors include appearing on the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Midseason Watchlist and a selection to the 2025 Lilly Women's College All-Star Game. Also read: WNBA: Liberty crush Sun by 48 points, Tie franchise's best start since 1997, and match WNBA 3-point record ADVERTISEMENT Her defensive capabilities earned her the 2025 Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year award. McConnell was also a two-time A-10 All-Conference First Team and All-Defensive Team selection. Off the court, she was recognized for academic excellence, securing three consecutive A-10 All-Academic Team honors and being named to the CSC Academic All-District® Team three Phoenix Mercury will next face the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, June 3, at the Target Center in a Commissioner's Cup matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. NEXT STORY
NBC Sports
9 hours ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
Are the Lynx the pick for the Commissioner's Cup?
Brad Thomas and Vaughn Dalzell examine the best odds for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, where the New York Liberty are clear favorites to hoist the in-season tournament trophy.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Chicago Sky Coach Sends Hailey Van Lith Message After 0-Point Game
Chicago Sky Coach Sends Hailey Van Lith Message After 0-Point Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky jumped out to an 0-4 start during the 2025 WNBA season, but they have rebounded with two straight wins. They even gave up a season-low 83 points to the Dallas Wings in Saturday's win. Advertisement Rookie guard Hailey Van Lith has endured an up-and-down rookie campaign through the team's first six games. She is averaging 2.5 points, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest, but she also missed two games with an ankle injury. In her second game back against the Wings, she went scoreless for the first time in her young career. Prior to this contest, Van Lith was averaging 3.3 points per game in her first three appearances. Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith (2).Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Despite contributing zero points against the Wings, Van Lith had a career-best plus/minus of +11, as well as a career-high four rebounds. Her previous bests were +5 and one rebound, both of which came in Thursday's game against Dallas. Advertisement Van Lith also turned the ball over zero times on Saturday. This caused new head coach Tyler Marsh to praise her in the team's post-game press conference despite the scoreless effort. 'Hailey gave us good minutes,' Marsh said. 'The biggest thing is that we trust her out there. We trust her as a staff and her teammates trust her. She provides valuable minutes. … We can't ask for much more. … She was great tonight and she's been great all season.' Her best game came against the New York Liberty on May 22, as Van Lith scored four points and dished out six assists with zero turnovers or fouls. She also played a season-high 15 minutes in that contest. Advertisement Chicago is back in action on June 7 against the Indiana Fever. This will be the Sky's first game in the 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup, and it will take place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST. Related: Chicago Sky Pass Indiana Fever in WNBA Ranking After Caitlin Clark News Related: WNBA Fans In Disbelief Over Angel Reese's League-Worst Stat This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Upset After DiJonai Carrington's Punishment During Chicago Sky Game
Fans Upset After DiJonai Carrington's Punishment During Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky defeated the Dallas Wings on Saturday night by a score of 94-83, giving them their second win of the 2025 WNBA season. The Wings dropped to 1-6 on the year, with this latest loss coming without rookie guard Paige Bueckers in the lineup. This record puts Dallas at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Advertisement Guard DiJonai Carrington had a solid performance for Dallas despite the loss, pitching in 16 points, a season-high six assists and three rebounds. During Saturday's matchup, Carrington was called for a flagrant foul late in the third quarter after a block attempt on Sky guard Ariel Atkins. The play has caused quite a stir among WNBA fans. Upon further review, fans felt a flagrant foul was not a justifiable punishment, as they believe Carrington missed Atkins entirely. Several fans took to social media to voice their complaints about the issuing of a flagrant. "I was there in person and didn't see it," one fan responded. Advertisement "It's definitely a foul. Lots of body contact," a fan replied. "But it should just be a common foul, nothing flagrant there." "Flagrant but she didn't hit her with her arm at all lol," another added. "She went for the ball," a fan replied. "A foul could be called but a flagrant foul is another terrible WNBA officiating call." Dallas Wings guard DiJonai Carrington (21).Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images "Terrible referee call, the W has no credibility 😂," a fan chimed in. "They called it a flagrant foul for the wind up which I think is absolutely ridiculous," another fan added. "This call being upgraded changed the game," one fan wrote. "There was no contract above the shoulders Just how are you supposed to go for a block." Advertisement "Looks like a pretty standard foul to me," another fan responded. Despite the questionable call, Carrington is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in her first season with the Wings. She spent the previous four with the Connecticut Sun after being drafted in 2021. The Wings will be back in action on Tuesday, as they take on the Seattle Storm. As for the Sky, they will have to wait until June 7 to play their first game of the 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup. They will take on the 2-4 Indiana Fever in Chicago. Related: DiJonai Carrington Had 8 Words for Paige Bueckers After Wings' Loss to Sky Related: Cameras Catch Angel Reese's Reaction After Scoring on DiJonai Carrington This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm: TV channel, time and how to watch
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm: TV channel, time and how to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Diana Taurasi has a funny story on getting technical fouls in the WNBA USAT's Meghan Hall asks WNBA legend Diana Taurasi about her tech fouls in the WNBA and Taurasi shares a funny story. Sports Seriously The Seattle Storm will host the Las Vegas Aces as the WNBA Commissioners Cup gets underway on Sunday. Other than the championship final, games in this in-season competition count toward the regular-season standings, with teams in the Western Conference playing six total contests (the Eastern Conference, with only six teams, will play one less game). The top team in each conference will meet on July 1 in a one-game championship contest. These two teams met just one week ago, with the Storm (3-3) dominating in a 102-82 win. Seattle got 23 points from forward Nneka Ogwumike, while Erica Wheeler stood out with 21 points off the bench. While the Aces (3-2) got a double-double from A'ja Wilson, the story of the game was simple: Seattle shot 60% from the floor and won the battle on the boards to boot. Here's what to know about the Aces-Storm game in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, including start time and how to watch. WNBA: Caitlin Clark among stars at Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Game 6 What time is Aces vs. Storm? The WNBA Commissioner's Cup game between the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm is set for Sunday, May 31, with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. How to watch Aces vs. Storm WNBA game: TV, stream
