Overview
- Rivers was blocked by Minnesota forward Nia Coffey and landed awkwardly with her left leg giving out and her shoe coming off, after which she was helped off in a wheelchair Wednesday night.
- The Sun announced Rivers would not return to the game and described the injury as a left ankle sprain, and head coach Rachid Meziane said the ankle would be evaluated the following day.
- The 23-year-old guard, the No. 8 pick from NC State in 2025, had five points and two assists when she left and entered the night averaging 6.9 points and 3.2 assists per game.
- Connecticut held a halftime lead but lost 86-80 to the Lynx, and Rivers’ exit compounded absences for the team that already included Brittney Griner and Aneesah Morrow.
- Further testing planned for Thursday will determine severity, and the injury raises concern because Rivers suffered a left-ankle issue earlier this season and plays a growing role in the Sun’s rotation.