The Sky fell to the Storm 97-88 in Climate Pledge Arena on Monday, Aug. 10 to open up a three-game West Coast road trip. With their 12th single-digit loss this season, the Sky dropped to 12-20. 

DiJonai Carrington stuffed the stat sheet to no end in tonight’s matchup and continuously commanded all areas of the floor, accounting for a career-high 26 points, six rebounds, five steals and a perfect 10 for 10 from the line off the bench, which was also a career high. She became a persistent presence on the court, especially through her efficiency getting downhill. Carrington shifted the momentum in the Sky’s favor on multiple occasions.

Carrington became the first player in WNBA history to record over 25 points, five rebounds and five steals off the bench in a game. 

Kamilla Cardoso recorded her 12th double-double in tonight’s losing effort with 15 points, 13 rebounds and a highly efficient 58.3% clip from the field. Azurá Stevens contributed 9 points and eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks to round out the frontcourt.

The backcourt duo of Courtney Vandersloot and Natasha Cloud built an effective playmaking outing in the loss, with Vandersloot posting 13 points and three assists and Cloud adding seven points, two steals and nearly matching her season high in assists with eight. 

For the Storm, Dominique Malonga dominated from all ends of the floor, finishing with a 26-point, 10-rebound double-double; her 10th on the season. Malonga finished with a highly efficient 64.2% clip from the field, including a 75% mark from three and concluded with three blocks and two steals. Natisha Hiedeman added 18 points, nine assists and nailed all 12 of her free throw attempts. Zia Cooke posted 16 points, two rebounds and shot 58.3% from the field off the bench. 

The Sky continue their west coast road trip on Wednesday, Aug. 12 as they take on the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Arena. The game tips off at 9 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on USA Network.