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Chicago Sky dominate with five players scoring in double figures

A relentless second-half surge and career-high performances lifted the Sky. Could this be the turning point of their season?

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The image shows a group of women playing a game of basketball in a gymnasium. There are people...
The image shows a group of women playing a game of basketball in a gymnasium. There are people sitting on the stairs on the left side of the image, and a wall in the background. At the top of the ceiling, there are rods and lights, and banners with text hanging from them. In the center of the court, there is a basketball hoop with a net, indicating that the game is taking place in a competitive atmosphere. The text on the banners reads "WKU Women's Basketball" and the date of the game, January 19, 2019, is also visible.

Chicago Sky dominate with five players scoring in double figures

The Chicago Sky secured a strong win with balanced scoring across the team. Five players reached double figures, led by Marina Mabrey’s 18 points. Kiki Rice also stood out with 17 points and a season-best defensive performance.

Marina Mabrey topped the scoring with 18 points, setting an early tone for the game. Brittney Sykes followed closely, adding 15 points against her former side, the Seattle Storm.

Kiki Rice made a major impact in the second half, scoring 13 of her 17 points after the break. She also recorded 4 steals, her highest total of the season. Laura Juskaite contributed 14 points, hitting a career-best 4 three-pointers. Maria Conde rounded out the scoring with 13 points, marking her second straight game in double digits.

The Sky’s victory came from a mix of strong shooting and defensive plays. Rice’s late surge and Juskaite’s three-point accuracy were key factors. The team’s depth proved decisive in securing the win.

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