 Rachel Banham scored a career-high 24 points, hitting eight three-pointers to match the Connecticut record, and helped the Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 96-69 today. Bam, who was eight for 11 from behind the arc, matched Shanika Strickland's mark. She was one short of the WNBA record. Dewana Bonner added 17 points, and Breonna Jones had 16 for the Sun. Dajani Carrington had 12 points and 11 rebounds. The game saw the return of Deanna Taurasi, Brittany Griner, and Natasha Cloud.