Connecticut Sun Outlast Chicago Sky in Thrilling WNBA Showdown

• by Shimanta Das
• August 26, 2026

The Connecticut Sun secured a hard-fought 87-81 victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night, with Aaliyah Edwards delivering a career-high 26 points and 10 rebounds. Diamond Miller added 21 points, helping the Sun build a commanding 78-58 lead early in the fourth quarter. However, the Sky mounted a furious comeback, narrowing the gap to 82-79 with 2:20 remaining after a 21-4 run, but Connecticut held on to seal the win.

The game was a tale of two halves. Connecticut dominated the first half, holding Chicago to just eight points in the first quarter—the Sky’s lowest-scoring quarter of the season. The Sun’s defense forced turnovers and converted them into points, scoring 10 of their 16 first-quarter points off turnovers. By halftime, Connecticut had established a comfortable lead, thanks to a 17-7 run in the first quarter and a 14-4 surge late in the second. Chicago’s bench, however, outscored Connecticut’s 24-10, and the Sky’s young core, including rookies Sydney Taylor and Gabriela Jaquez, kept the game competitive.

In the second half, the Sky flipped the script. After being outscored by nine in the first half, Chicago outscored the Sun 54-39 in the second half, punctuated by a 33-point fourth quarter. The Sky’s defense also stepped up, recording eight blocks to Connecticut’s four, and they forced 16 turnovers, scoring 25 points off those mistakes. Despite the comeback, Connecticut’s early dominance proved too much to overcome. The Sun also excelled in fast-break points (13-9) and held on despite a late surge.

Key contributions came from Jacy Sheldon, who added seven points, two rebounds, and a steal while shooting 100% from the free-throw line in just 14 minutes. The win improves Connecticut’s record, while Chicago showed resilience but fell short. Both teams combined for 16 turnovers, and Connecticut’s ability to maintain composure under pressure was the difference. As the season progresses, the Sky’s young talent and the Sun’s veteran leadership will be crucial in their respective playoff pushes.