UNCASVILLE— The
Connecticut Sun have announced their theme nights for the 2019 season. After opening
the season at home on May 25 against the Washington Mystics (7:30 p.m.tip), the
Sun will celebrate inspiring women throughout the local community on June 16
with the Burn It Down game against
the Seattle Storm at 3:30 p.m
The game, which will air nationally on ABC, will honor those burning
down the stereotypes of yesterday, including female elected officials from all
aspects of Connecticut government. Those elected officials will be highlighted
throughout the game, which will also feature all-female entertainment
throughout the game from the national anthem to the halftime show and more.
July 6 will be a celebration of first responders and military
personnel on Hometown Heroes Day when the Sun take on the Minnesota Lynx at 2
p.m. on ESPN2. One week later the team will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community on Pride Night against the Phoenix Mercury
at 8 p.m. on July 12. The fun and inclusion doesn’t stop when the game ends, as
the team will host a post-game pride panel featuring entertainment stars, local
celebrities and players sharing their stories.
In August, the Sun will honor both survivors and those who lost
their battle with breast cancer during Rock
the Pink weekend. The team will wear specialty uniforms and raise awareness
for breast health awareness for both games that weekend, on Aug, 16 at 7:30
p.m. against the Storm and on Aug. 18 vs, the Dallas Wings at 3 p.m.
On Aug. 23 as the Sun take on the Las Vegas Aces at 7:30 p.m. That
evening, the franchise will honor Lindsay
Whalen, who started her WNBA career with the Sun. Former players and other
special guests will take part in this special evening as her number is raised
to the rafters in Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Sun will close out the regular season at home on Sept. 6 by
celebrating the best fans in the WNBA on Fan
Appreciation Night when they host the Chicago Sky at 7:30 p.m. Visit ConnecticutSun.com or
call 1-877-SUN-TIXX for more information or to purchase tickets
—Staff
Reports
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