Marina Mabrey matched the WNBA single‑game record by sinking nine three‑pointers as the Toronto Tempo erased a 16‑point second‑half deficit to defeat the Connecticut Sun 101‑97 on Friday night in Toronto.
Mabrey finished with 37 points, her nine long‑range shots accounting for the bulk of the Tempo’s offense in the comeback. The performance tied the league’s all‑time mark for threes made in a single contest.
The Tempo trailed by 16 points midway through the third quarter, but a surge in scoring, anchored by Mabrey’s shooting, turned the tide. Toronto outscored Connecticut in the final period to secure the four‑point victory.
The win came in the Tempo’s regular‑season matchup against the Sun, marking one of the early highlights for the expansion franchise that entered the league this season. The victory improves Toronto’s standing and demonstrates the team’s ability to compete against established clubs.
Connecticut’s effort fell short despite a competitive first half, as the Sun could not contain the Tempo’s late offensive push. The game concluded with a 101‑97 scoreline, giving the host city a memorable finish to the evening’s action.
Mabrey’s record‑tying display places her among an elite group of players who have reached nine threes in a game, a feat achieved only a handful of times in league history.
The Tempo, one of the league’s newest teams, have been building chemistry as they navigate their inaugural season. The comeback win against a seasoned opponent like the Sun underscores the rapid progress the club has made since its debut.