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Burke's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Connecticut Over Storm
21 May
Summary
- Kennedy Burke's late three-point play secured the Sun's first win.
- Charlisse Leger-Walker set a career high with 16 points.
- Seattle Storm lost their third consecutive game, falling to 1-4.
The Connecticut Sun secured their first win of the season, narrowly defeating the Seattle Storm 80-78 on Wednesday night. Kennedy Burke emerged as the hero, converting a crucial three-point play in the final seconds to seal the victory for the Sun.
Charlisse Leger-Walker posted a career-best 16 points for Connecticut, while other key contributions came from Nell Angloma with 15 points and Aaliyah Edwards with 12. The Sun managed to snap a five-game losing streak, tying a franchise record for the longest winless start to a season.
The Seattle Storm, now having lost three games in a row, were paced by Natisha Hiedeman's 20 points and Mackenzie Holmes' career-high 18 points. Jade Melbourne's late layup had briefly given the Storm a 76-75 lead before Burke's decisive play.
Connecticut's victory was tempered by an injury to Aneesah Morrow, who left the game in the first half and did not return after playing only seven minutes. Other starters also struggled offensively.
