Connecticut's Brittney Griner became the WNBA's all-time blocks leader on Monday night, reaching the milestone during Monday's 92-63 Sky vs Sun win.
The 13-year veteran swatted four shots in the game, tying Margo Dydek's record in the first half before surpassing it with her 878th-career block midway through the third quarter.
Dydek, a former Sun center, set the prior record with 877 blocks in 2008. Griner added 14 points and eight rebounds to last night's stat line, but the blocks record clearly meant the most.
"It's something that I've always went after, the one record that I really cared about," Griner said after the game.
Aneesah Morrow Makes Slow Return in Connecticut Win
Beyond Griner's stats, Connecticut delivered its strongest outing of the season to secure the Sky vs Sun win. The Sun held Chicago to just 21.6% shooting in the first half, before pulling away on a 10-0 run to close the third quarter.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa posted 11 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, while Charlisse Leger-Walker added 13 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Off the bench, Aneesah Morrow logged nine minutes in her return from a left leg strain that sidelined her for two games in mid-June.
The win snaps a six-game skid for Griner and the Sun who sit at 3-15 on the season. Meanwhile, 4-12 Chicago continues to slide down the WNBA standings.
Where to Watch WNBA Games This Week
Connecticut next faces the surging Washington Mystics on Friday at 7:30 PM ET, live on ION.
The Sky takes on the Portland Fire tomorrow at 8 PM ET, live on WNBA League Pass.
