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Marina Mabrey's Record-Tying 37-Point Outburst Powers Toronto Tempo's Comeback Victory
6/20/2026, 11:10:12 PM
Game Overview: Tempo Overcome 16-Point Deficit in Uncasville
On Friday night in Uncasville, Connecticut, the Toronto Tempo defeated the Connecticut Sun 101–97 after trailing by 16 points in the second half. The Sun entered the fourth quarter with a ten-point advantage, but the Tempo outscored them 64–47 after halftime to secure the win. The victory improved Toronto’s record to 8–8 and ended a three-game losing streak, while the Sun fell to 2-15, extending their own seven-game skid.
Record-Setting Performance
Marina Mabrey, a former Sun guard, posted a career-high 37 points, tying the WNBA single-game record with nine three-pointers. She converted nine of twelve attempts from beyond the arc and scored 21 of her points in the fourth quarter. Her performance matched the record set by Chelsea Gray on June 11 against the Portland Fire. Toronto’s total of 19 three-pointers tied the second-most in a regular-season game, a mark previously held only by the Las Vegas Aces’ 22 threes against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Key Contributors and Team Context
Temi Fagbenle contributed 19 points and nine rebounds, shooting 8-for-9 from the floor. Maria Conde added 19 points and six rebounds off the bench, while Isabelle Harrison supplied 15 points. For the Sun, Kennedy Burke led with 18 points off the bench, Brittney Griner recorded 16 points, eight rebounds and two blocks, and Leila Lacan also tallied 16 points. Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Diamond Miller added 13 and 10 points respectively.
Statistical Highlights
- Final score: Toronto Tempo 101, Connecticut Sun 97.
- Half-time: Sun 50, Tempo 37.
- Second-half differential: Tempo outscored Sun 64–47.
- Tempo shooting: 36.1 % (13-for-36) in the first half; overall three-point accuracy 9-of-12.
- Sun shooting: 55.9 % (19-for-34) in the first half.
- Tempo’s comeback milestones: Julie Allemand’s layup reduced the deficit to seven points with 7:24 remaining in the third quarter; Fagbenle’s five-point run cut the margin to one with 4:17 left; Mabrey’s layup put Toronto ahead with 3:16 remaining, and her three-pointer at 1:03 sealed a four-point lead.
Impact on Team Trajectories
The win halted Toronto’s early-season slide and placed the expansion franchise at .500, a notable achievement for a new team. The Sun’s continued losses underscore ongoing challenges, as the club has now lost seven consecutive games.
Official Injury Report
Toronto entered the contest without Brittney Sykes (left foot), Nyara Sabally (right hamstring) and Kiki Rice (left ankle), as noted by Field Level Media.
What’s Next
The Tempo’s next schedule includes a matchup against a conference rival, offering an opportunity to build on the momentum generated by Mabrey’s record-tying night. The Sun will seek to reverse their losing streak in their upcoming game, aiming to improve offensive efficiency after a dominant first-half performance.
