Edwards scores 26 as Sun topple Sky

Aaliyah Edwards scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Connecticut Sun’s 87-81 victory over the Chicago Sky, marking her return from a four-game ankle absence. Diamond Miller added 21 points, while Kennedy Burke contributed 19 as Connecticut improved to 10-27, riding a strong first half where they led 44-29 and held Chicago to 33% shooting. Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago with 24 points and 13 rebounds, and Courtney Vandersloot joined the 3,000-assist club, adding context to a Sky squad that also saw Natash a Cloud miss much of the second half due to a knee issue. The Sun built an early 78-58 advantage before Chicago staged a late 21-4 run to pull within four, only for Edwards to make a key block and layup to preserve the win. Chicago’s shooters struggled, going 0-for-12 from three in the opening half, and the Sky fought back with a 17-2 fourth-quarter burst before Connecticut steadied late. The game also featured injuries for Chicago, as two guards were sidelined in the second half, while Connecticut played without Brittney Griner and Olivia Nelson-Ododa.