The Connecticut Sun (1-5) will meet the Seattle Storm (1-4) again on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
This game follows an immediate rematch after Connecticut secured its first victory of the season against Seattle on Wednesday with an 80-78 score.
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Kennedy Burke sealed the previous win for the Sun by converting a go-ahead three-point play with 2.8 seconds remaining.
The Sun overcame a slow start from their starters, who combined for only four points on 1-of-7 shooting in the first half of Wednesday's game.
Bench Sparks Connecticut's Offense
Charlisse Leger-Walker led the bench resurgence with a career-high 16 points, while fellow reserves Burke and Nell Angloma each added 15 points.
The Sun's depth proved crucial in overcoming the early deficit.
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According to team statistics, the Storm struggled on the glass and with ball security, as they were outrebounded 38-26 and allowed 20 points off 17 turnovers.
Natisha Hiedeman led Seattle's scoring effort with 20 points and five assists, while Mackenzie Holmes contributed 18 points coming off the bench.
Injury reports indicate Seattle played without leading scorer Dominique Malonga due to concussion protocol, while Katie Lou Samuelson remains sidelined with a knee injury.
Brittney Griner has missed the last three games for Connecticut due to a rib injury, making both her and Malonga game-time decisions for Friday night.
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The national broadcast for this matchup will be available on ION, with local television coverage provided by CW Seattle.
