Edwards Powers Sun Victory
Aaliyah Edwards scores a career-high 26 points to lead the Connecticut Sun past Chicago.
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Aaliyah Edwards erupted for a career-high 26 points and 10 rebounds as the Connecticut Sun defeated the Chicago Sky 87-81. Edwards shot an efficient 11 of 16 from the field in just 26 minutes, breaking her previous scoring record of 24 points CBS Sports.
Connecticut dominated early in the fourth quarter with a 78-58 lead, but Chicago mounted a furious comeback with a 21-4 run that nearly finished the job. The Sun held on despite the surge, with Kennedy Burke chipping in 19 points Winnipeg Free Press.
Edwards Puts On Scoring Clinic From Start
Edwards was nearly unstoppable from the opening tip, showcasing elite efficiency that caught the Sun's offense into a groove. Her 11-of-16 shooting marked one of the best performances by a young Sun player this season Newsday.
The 26-year-old guard added 10 rebounds alongside her scoring, contributing on both ends of the floor. She accomplished the feat in under 27 minutes of action, suggesting Connecticut's depth is growing LMT Online.
Chicago Claws Back But Runs Out of Time
The Sky faced a 20-point deficit early in the fourth quarter at 78-58. But Kamilla Cardoso and her teammates refused to quit, firing off a 21-4 run that cut the margin to just 5 points Houston Chronicle.
Cardoso finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds for her 14th double-double of the season. Chicago's late surge proved too little too late, as Connecticut sealed the win Las Vegas Sun.
Supporting Cast Helps Sun Build Early Lead
Beyond Edwards, Connecticut had scoring help across the roster. Diamond Miller added 21 points to the Sun's effort, providing secondary scoring that kept pressure on Chicago KTVB.
The combination of Edwards' efficiency and Miller's scoring power allowed the Sun to build the commanding 20-point cushion. Kennedy Burke's 19 points showed Connecticut's depth runs three deep Beaumont Enterprise.
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