Connecticut
Diana Taurasi, Kahleah Copper limited to single digits in Mercury’s loss at Connecticut
The Phoenix Mercury got off to a rough start on its three-game road trip as none of the starting five scored in double figures.
The Mercury posted its worst scoring output in a 70-47 loss against the undefeated Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night in Uncasville, CT. The 6-0 start marks the best start in Sun franchise history.
Kahleah Copper, who averaged over 29 points per game, scored seven points, while Diana Taurasi had six.
Natasha Cloud led the Mercury with nine points as the team struggled with shooting. The Mercury made just 15 field goals on 63 attempts, shooting 23.8%. The perimeter game, which has been strong in the last five games, suffered as the Mercury made just one of 27 attempts from 3-point range. The Sun shot 27-for-77 (35.1%) from the floor.
Turnovers became a big issue for the Mercury as they finished with 20.
Sophie Cunningham earned her first start of the season in place of injured wing Becca Allen, who suffered a concussion in Saturday’s loss to the Dallas Wings. The Mercury’s bench had to play without guard Sug Sutton, who was out with a right ankle injury.
The Mercury (3-3) had its only lead with a 6-2 start from two made layups from Taurasi. But then the Sun took advantage of the Mercury’s seven turnovers in the first quarter and led 15-13. Taurasi was unable to find that scoring touch and went 0-for-9 after the first quarter.
The Mercury couldn’t find momentum in the second half and went 3-for-15 in the third quarter, while the Sun pulled away with an 18-point lead.
It will be a quick turnaround for the Mercury as they head to New York to face the Liberty on Wednesday at 4 p.m. PT.
Naugatuck Police say one person has been arrested after a multi-car accident on Route 63 Saturday afternoon.
According to police, they responded to the area of Route 63 and Cherry Street around 1 p.m. for reports of a collision with injuries.
They say a 30-year-old man from Waterbury was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, operating under the influence with a child passenger, illegal possession of prescription drugs, failure to keep narcotics in the original container, risk of injury to a child and distracted driving.
Police say he is being held on a $10,000 Surety Bond.
This is all the information at this time.
BURLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman is dead after police said she was involved in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Friday in Burlington.
According to Connecticut State Police, a Toyota RAV4 and Peterbuilt 386 tractor-trailer collided head-on on Route 4 near Punch Brook Road at around 4:49 p.m. on Friday.
The driver of the Toyota, identified as 64-year-old Mary Christine Ferland of Burlington, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured, according to state police. No one else was in either vehicle at the time of the crash.
The crash is still under investigation by state police, anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Brew at 860-626-7900.
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