WNBA Chicago Sky

Seven Sky Players Score in Double Figures; Chicago Defeats Dallas 91-81

Published on June 30, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


TONIGHT'S GAME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

Chicago saw seven players (Kahleah Copper, Candace Parker, Stefanie Dolson, Allie Quigley, Courtney Vandersloot, Diamond DeShields, Azurá Stevens) score in double figures to help lead the Sky to a 91-81 win over the Wings.

With Sky center Astou Ndour-Fall having returned from Spain and made available prior to tip-off, Wednesday's game against the Wings was the first time the Sky had its complete, 11-player roster available this season.

Sky Head Coach and General Manager James Wade recorded his 42nd win at the helm of the Sky on Wednesday. This propels him into a tie alongside former Sky head coach Steven Key for the second-most victories in franchise history.

Sky forward Candace Parker moved into seventh place all-time in career blocks. She batted away two shots against the Wings.

Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot dished out 12 assists against the Wings, which puts her in a tie with Ticha Penicheiro for most games recording 10 or more assists in a career (64). Vandersloot also finished with 10 points, good for the 45th double-double of her career.

Sky forward Candace Parker recorded her 137th career double-double and recorded 10 points to go with 10 rebounds.

NEXT UP: The Chicago Sky (10-8) will square off against the Dallas Wings (8-9) for the second game of a two-game set at College Park Center on Friday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. CT. Sky fans can cheer on the team by tuning into The U/ CBSSN.

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