Kennedy Burke and Aaliyah Edwards powered the Connecticut Sun out of a 16-point hole, combining for 29 points in a 75-72 comeback victory. Burke delivered 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting, while Edwards added 14 points and eight rebounds. Their production helped Connecticut snap a three-game losing streak.

What happened

Burke gave Connecticut an efficient scoring performance, converting 71.4% of her attempts and making two 3-pointers. She needed only seven shots to score her 15 points, providing the Sun with valuable offense as they worked back from the double-digit deficit.

Edwards strengthened that effort after halftime. She scored 10 of her 14 points in the second half and finished with eight rebounds, contributing both scoring and work on the boards during the comeback. Together, Burke and Edwards supplied the core of Connecticut's response.

Why it matters

The victory stopped Connecticut's three-game slide and showed the Sun could recover after falling behind by 16 points. Completing the turnaround in a three-point game made each productive possession significant, and Burke's shooting efficiency gave Connecticut dependable scoring without requiring a high volume of attempts.

The performance also added to a notable stretch for Burke, who passed 1,000 career points on June 23. Her latest outing paired that career milestone with another efficient contribution, including two makes from beyond the arc.

By the numbers

Burke and Edwards accounted for 29 of Connecticut's 75 points, a 38.7% share of the team's scoring. Burke led the pair with 15 points and shot 71.4%, while Edwards finished one point behind her and collected eight rebounds.

Edwards produced 71.4% of her scoring after halftime, with 10 of her 14 points coming in the second half. That shift in production complemented Burke's 5-of-7 shooting and gave Connecticut two productive options during its rally.

What to watch next

Connecticut returns to action Saturday for the second leg of a back-to-back. The Sun will have a quick turnaround after ending their losing streak and overcoming a substantial deficit.

Burke's efficiency and Edwards' second-half scoring are the key performances to track entering that game. Connecticut will look to carry the momentum of the 75-72 result into another short-rest assignment.