PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — Bridget Carleton scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead the Portland Fire to an 83-82 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Monday night at Moda Center before 12,010 fans.

Carleton, a forward from Chatham, Ontario, added three assists and a block in 33 minutes. Sarah Ashlee Barker also scored 18 points, and Emily Engstler contributed 15 points and three rebounds. Sug Sutton had 12 points and five assists, while Nyadiew Puoch added 10 points.

Connecticut fell to 0-5 despite strong efforts from Aneesah Morrow, who posted 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Brittney Griner, who had 16 points, five rebounds and two blocks. Aaliyah Edwards scored 12 points, and Hailey Van Lith added 12 points and three assists.

Portland improved to 2-2. The Fire outscored Connecticut 26-22 in the third quarter and 19-18 in the fourth. Connecticut led 42-38 at halftime behind 24 first-quarter points.

The Sun shot 50.8 percent from the field and made 7 of 20 three-pointers. Portland shot 45.2 percent and hit 7 of 22 from beyond the arc. The Fire made 20 of 26 free throws, while Connecticut made 11 of 20. Portland committed 15 turnovers to Connecticut’s 17.