Connecticut Sun Hosts Toronto Tempo Seeking to End Home Losing Streak

The Connecticut Sun will look to halt a three-game home losing streak when they host the Toronto Tempo on Friday, June 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. EDT in Uncasville, Connecticut. This marks the second meeting of the season between the two Eastern Conference opponents, with Toronto having won their previous matchup 106-102 on June 10, powered by Brittney Sykes's 38-point performance.

Connecticut enters the contest with a dismal 2-14 overall record and remains winless at 0-7 in conference play, ranking fifth in the Eastern Conference with 38.0 points per game in the paint. The team has struggled significantly over their last ten games, posting a 1-9 record while averaging just 76.7 points per game. The Sun's offensive efficiency ranks below their opponent's defensive capabilities, shooting 42.2% from the field compared to Toronto's 47.3% allowed rate. Connecticut will be without forward Hailey Van Lith due to an ankle injury.

Toronto arrives in a comparatively stronger position with a 7-8 record and 3-5 conference mark. The Tempo have won four of five games decided by double digits and averaged 88.2 points over their last ten outings. Brittney Sykes, the star of their previous matchup, leads Toronto with 20.1 points and 3.5 assists per game, though she is listed as day-to-day with a foot injury. Marina Mabrey has been reliable from three-point range, averaging 2.5 makes in the last ten games. Toronto also faces injury concerns with Julie Allemand (head), Kiki Rice (ankle), and Nyara Sabally (hamstring) all day-to-day.

For Connecticut, Kennedy Burke averages 7.3 points while Aneesah Morrow has contributed 9.5 points per game over the last ten contests. The statistical matchup favors Toronto, who average 9.1 made three-pointers per game—0.8 more than Connecticut allows. The Sun will need to improve their shooting efficiency and defensive intensity to snap their home slide against a Tempo team that has proven capable of scoring at will in their previous meeting.