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Aaliyah Edwards Scores a Career-High 26 Points as the Sun Beat the Sky 87-81
Edwards shot 11 of 16 and added 10 rebounds as Connecticut built a 19-point halftime lead and held off Chicago’s late 21-4 run.
On Tuesday, Aaliyah Edwards scored a career-high 26 points with 10 rebounds, leading the Connecticut Sun to an 87-81 victory over the Chicago Sky.
Connecticut established control early, leading 44-29 at halftime after holding Chicago to 33% shooting, including 0 of 12 from 3-point range.
The Sun held a 78-58 lead early in the fourth quarter before Chicago clawed within 82-79 with 2:20 remaining following a 21-4 run.
Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago with 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Courtney Vandersloot became the second player in WNBA history to reach 3,000 career assists.
The Sun prepare to host Golden State on Wednesday night, continuing their season after the victory.