CHICAGO — The Toronto Tempo dropped a 97–85 decision to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night at Wintrust Arena, extending Toronto’s losing streak to seven games.
The Tempo led 20–18 after the first quarter and were ahead 44–44 at halftime, but Chicago took control in the third quarter. The Sky used an 18–2 run to turn the game around and took a 62–48 advantage with 3:29 remaining in the period.
Game Breakdown
First Quarter — Tempo 20, Sky 18
Toronto came out aggressively and held a two-point lead after 10 minutes. Laura Juskaite and Maria Conde helped establish the early offensive rhythm.
Second Quarter — 44–44
The Tempo maintained their pressure and entered halftime tied. Isabelle Harrison was particularly effective, scoring 17 of her 21 points in the first half.
Third Quarter — Sky take control
Chicago delivered the decisive stretch after halftime. Kamilla Cardoso scored eight points during an 18–2 Chicago run, giving the Sky a 62–48 lead. Toronto struggled to match Chicago’s efficiency during the quarter.
Fourth Quarter — Toronto rallies, but falls short
The Tempo scored 30 points in the final quarter, but Chicago had created enough separation to protect the victory.
Toronto Leaders
– Isabelle Harrison: 21 points, 13 rebounds
– Laura Juskaite: 20 points
– Toronto’s offense produced 85 points but couldn’t overcome Chicago’s third-quarter surge.
Chicago Leaders
– Gabriela Jaquez: 18 points
– Sydney Taylor: 18 points
– Kamilla Cardoso: 17 points
– Jacy Sheldon: 12 points
– Courtney Vandersloot: 10 points, 9 assists
Chicago shot 53% from the field (39-for-75) and went 12-for-32 from three-point range.
Turning Point
The 18–2 third-quarter Chicago run was the game’s defining sequence. Toronto entered the second half tied but was unable to prevent the Sky from building a double-digit lead.
Toronto falls to 11–32 and will close the regular season Thursday at Connecticut.
