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Courtney Vandersloot Breaks Sky Scoring Record as Chicago Secures First Win of 2025 Season

Chicago’s veteran guard topped franchise scoring charts in a narrow victory that leaves coach Tyler Marsh urging further team cohesion after a 1-4 start.

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May 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) and Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes talk against the Minnesota Lynx during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Vandersloot finished with 13 points, nine assists and five steals to push her career total to 3,728 points and become the Sky’s all-time leading scorer.
  • Kamilla Cardoso added a career-high 23 points on 69 percent shooting and eight rebounds to fuel Chicago’s offense.
  • Ariel Atkins contributed 17 points, six assists and five rebounds, including the game-winning jumper with 16 seconds remaining.
  • The Sky outscored the Wings 29-19 in both the first and fourth quarters to break a four-game losing streak.
  • Head coach Tyler Marsh praised the team’s progress but said they still need to define their identity ahead of a rematch with Dallas on May 31.