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Connecticut Sun Fall to Mystics in Season Opener, Starting New Era

Despite a strong performance from veteran Tina Charles, the Sun's revamped roster under new head coach Rachid Meziane fell short in a 90-85 loss to the Washington Mystics.

The Connecticut Suns bench cheers for teammate Lindsay Allen, right after Allen's made three-point shot in Friday's WNBA preseason win at the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. (Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Connecticut Sun lost their 2025 season opener 90-85 to the Washington Mystics, surrendering a late lead in the fourth quarter.
  • Tina Charles led the Sun with 23 points and 10 rebounds, marking a strong return to the franchise where she began her WNBA career.
  • Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen were standout performers, scoring 19 and 14 points respectively, while third pick Georgia Amoore remained sidelined with an ACL injury.
  • The Sun's first-round rookies, Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers, missed the opener due to a knee injury and personal reasons, respectively.
  • New head coach Rachid Meziane emphasized patience as the team adjusts to a European-style system and integrates a roster featuring five rookies and multiple new veterans.