DiJonai Carrington scores career-high as Sky fall to Storm
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Last updated Aug 11, 2026
DiJonai Carrington scored a career-high 26 points for the Chicago Sky in their 97-88 loss to the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 10. Despite a strong performance, including 6 rebounds and 5 steals, the Sky could not overcome the Storm, who snapped an 11-game losing streak. Carrington's response to recent criticism, including her ejection over a foul on Sophie Cunningham, fueled her standout performance, though the Sky were unable to secure the win. The Sky now hold a 12-21 record as they prepare for an upcoming game against the Golden State Valkyries.
- •Carrington achieved 26 points on 10-for-10 free-throw shooting.
- •Seattle halted their league-worst 11-game losing streak.
- •Dominique Malonga led the Storm with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
- •Carrington cut Seattle's lead to 84-82 late in the fourth quarter.
- •Sky face the Golden State Valkyries next on August 12.
- 6:23 AMYahoo Sports — DiJonai Carrington Makes WNBA History in Career Night as Sky Fall to Storm
- 10:44 AMYahoo Sports — “Objectively Hilarious”: WNBA Fans React as DiJonai Carrington Matches Sophie Cunningham’s 4-Year-Old Record
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Sophie (Cunningham) Could Never’ — WNBA World Reacts to DiJonai Carrington’s Historic Night vs. Storm
"Amid the backlash stemming from her foul on Sophie Cunningham, DiJonai Carrington produced a career-high effort in Monday’s contest against the Seattle Storm. The Chicago Sky guard scored 26 points, grabbed six rebounds, and made five steals off the bench in a 97-88 loss.
"DiJonai Carrington entered Climate Pledge Arena on Monday night with a chaotic news cycle surrounding her. The Chicago Sky guard responded to criticism by ripping through the Seattle Storm’s defense for a career-high 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals off the bench.
"DiJonai Carrington scored a career-high 26 points and made WNBA history, but the Chicago Sky fell 97-88 to the Seattle Storm.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 6:23 AMDiJonai Carrington Makes WNBA History in Career Night as Sky Fall to Storm
DiJonai Carrington scored a career-high 26 points and made WNBA history, but the Chicago Sky fell 97-88 to the Seattle Storm.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 10:44 AM“Objectively Hilarious”: WNBA Fans React as DiJonai Carrington Matches Sophie Cunningham’s 4-Year-Old Record
Amid the backlash stemming from her foul on Sophie Cunningham, DiJonai Carrington produced a career-high effort in Monday’s contest against the Seattle Storm. The Chicago Sky guard scored 26 points, grabbed six rebounds, and made five steals off the bench in a 97-88 loss.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 10:35 AM‘Sophie (Cunningham) Could Never’ — WNBA World Reacts to DiJonai Carrington’s Historic Night vs. Storm
DiJonai Carrington entered Climate Pledge Arena on Monday night with a chaotic news cycle surrounding her. The Chicago Sky guard responded to criticism by ripping through the Seattle Storm’s defense for a career-high 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals off the bench.
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