Connecticut Sun Edges Seattle Storm 80-78 for First Win

On May 20, 2026, the Connecticut Sun triumphed over the Seattle Storm 80-78, marking their first win of the season.

Kennedy Burke led the Sun with 15 points, hitting a crucial go-ahead three-point play with just 2.8 seconds remaining.

Charlisse Leger-Walker also made her mark, scoring a career-high 16 points in the contest.

Connecticut’s starters struggled, as Aneesah Morrow, Gianna Kneepkens, and Hailey Van Lith combined for only four points on 1-of-7 shooting.

Morrow left the game with 6:40 left in the first half and did not return after recording two points, three rebounds, and two fouls in just seven minutes.

Kneepkens played four minutes and finished with two points.

The Sun, now 1-5, had tied for the longest losing streak to begin a season in franchise history.

Natisha Hiedeman had a chance to win the game with a straight-away 3-pointer at the buzzer but missed.

Nell Angloma, the No. 12 overall pick in the draft, contributed a career-high 15 points.

Aaliyah Edwards added 12 points, while Raegan Beers, who was undrafted, also recorded a career-best 10 points.

For the Storm, Hiedeman led with 20 points, and Mackenzie Holmes scored a career-high 18 points.

The Storm, now 1-4, have lost three consecutive games and are still searching for their first home win.

Dominique Malonga was absent due to concussion protocol, missing her second consecutive game.

With 59 seconds remaining, Jade Melbourne made a reverse layup, giving the Storm their first lead of the second half at 76-75.

Connecticut now looks ahead to their next matchups as they aim to build on this victory.