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Lynx beat Sun, secure at least #2 seed

(Uncasville, CT) — Minnesota forward Bridget Carleton came through in the clutch as the Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 78-76 last night at Mohegan Sun Arena. Carleton hit a game-winning three with three-seconds left in the game to put Minnesota on top for good. Carleton finished with 13 points in the victory, while Napheesa Collier led the way with 25 points and . Minnesota is in second place in the W-N-B-A at 30-9 and has clinched at least the second-seed in the approaching playoffs. Connecticut dipped to 27-12, which is the third best record in the league. The Lynx host the Sparks tomorrow night at the Target Center.