There Was a Major WNBA Upset on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
On Friday, the Connecticut Sun had a major 84-76 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Coming into the contest, the Sun had just secured one win in the 2025 WNBA season, which was against the Indiana Fever. That was followed by an embarrassing 100-52 loss against the New York Liberty.
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The team regrouped during their five-day break and collected themselves for their match against the Dream. It was effective as it changed their approach against Atlanta.
This snapped the Dream’s four-game win streak. They had a longer break since their latest contest, which was on May 30. Unfortunately for Atlanta, the extended interval disrupted their flow.
Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles and guard Bria Hartley celebrate with guard Marina Mabrey.David Butler II-Imagn Images
Ahead of the contest, the Dream was favored to win, according to Action Network. Atlanta had -10.5 odds to win the matchup. The Sun, however, performed better than expected and pulled off an upset.
The Sun was led by veteran guard Marina Mabrey, who had 34 points in the win. Mabrey added four rebounds and four assists on 37.5% shooting from deep. In the first half, the 5-foot-11 guard showed signs that she’d have an outstanding game with 15 points.
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Veteran star Tina Charles helped with 19 points and four rebounds on 8-for-13 shooting from the field. Late in the fourth quarter, rookie Saniya Rivers had an excellent defensive performance. She blocked Rhyne Howard’s 3-point attempt to secure the victory.
Rivers had two blocks to go with her three steals.
The Sun’s next game will be on Sunday against the Washington Mystics. Connecticut will look to add another win to its record as the Mystics are in the middle of a three-game losing streak.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
