Mon Jun 30 01:20:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the game:
**Seattle Storm Dominate Connecticut Sun, Extend Losing Streak to Eight**
**SEATTLE, WA -** The Seattle Storm cruised to a decisive 97-81 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Friday night, handing the Sun their eighth consecutive loss. Fueled by a dominant performance from Skylar Diggins, who scored 24 points, and strong contributions from Gabby Williams (16 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists) and Nneka Ogwumike (16 points), the Storm (10-6) established a commanding lead early and never looked back.
The Storm took control in the first half, led by Diggins, Williams, and Ezi Magbegor, taking a 52-38 lead into the break, capped off by a layup by Dominique Malonga. Seattle then opened the second half with an 18-5 run, pushing their lead to a seemingly insurmountable 27 points. Malonga finished with a career-high 11 points off the bench.
Beyond the victory, Diggins achieved a personal milestone, surpassing Swin Cash for 24th place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list.
Rookie Aneesah Morrow led the Sun (2-14) with a career-high 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Bria Hartley added 19 points. Jacy Sheldon contributed 15 and Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 12. The Sun were without second-leading scorer Marina Mabrey, who is sidelined with a left knee injury. The Sun have lost eight games in a row.
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