Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Final Score & Over/Under Result — Sep 20, 2026

Napheesa Collier's 23 points powered Minnesota to a 101–89 victory over Connecticut, a result that sent the combined total soaring well clear of the market. The Lynx and Sun combined for 190 points, a decisive 22.5-point clearance over the 167.5 pregame line—DAGGER's pregame OVER call cashed with room to spare.

The second quarter proved pivotal. After a competitive opening frame that produced 39 combined points, the two teams unleashed 59 in Q2, the game's highest-scoring period, establishing the over-total foundation early. Minnesota's offense, anchored by Collier's hot shooting alongside Olivia Miles's 21 points and 6 assists and Natasha Howard's double-double (18 points, 11 rebounds), built separation by halftime. Connecticut stayed within reach through the first 24 minutes—the combined score sat at 98—but Minnesota's second-half control kept the Sun from mounting a comeback. Q3 slowed to 45 combined, yet Q4 surged back to 47, preventing any drift toward the under.

The result marked a stark departure from Connecticut's recent form: the Sun have allowed 92.2 points per game over their last 10 outings, yet Collier, Miles, and Howard's efficiency kept that trend in check while driving the total skyward. This was also the third meeting of the season between these teams; their previous two clashed at 166 and 179 combined, making 190 a notably high-scoring conclusion to what had been a relatively inconsistent series.