During Wednesday’s game at Mohegan Sun Arena, Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers was forced to leave the court in a wheelchair after suffering an ankle sprain in a contest against the Minnesota Lynx. The injury took place with 7:16 left in the second quarter amid a physical offensive push by the Sun.
Rivers initiated the play by driving aggressively to the basket, attempting a layup when Minnesota forward Nia Coffey blocked her shot. The challenge caused Rivers to land awkwardly on her left foot, twisting her ankle with enough force to dislodge her sneaker. The guard immediately went down in pain along the baseline, prompting quick attention from her teammates and the medical staff.
Impact on the Game
Following the incident, Rivers was carefully wheeled off the court, her head draped with a towel, marking the end of her participation for the night. Prior to the injury, the second-year player had contributed five points, two assists, and a rebound over nine minutes of playtime. The Connecticut Sun officially announced that Rivers would not return to the game after the injury.