SEATTLE (Interstat) — The Connecticut Sun defeated the Seattle Storm 80-78 on Wednesday night at Key Arena before 9,024 fans, snapping a five-game losing streak.

Connecticut jumped to a 29-23 lead in the first quarter and held off a late Seattle rally. The Sun outscored the Storm 17-18 in the second, 17-18 in the third and 17-19 in the fourth to preserve the two-point victory.

Natisha Hiedeman led all scorers with 20 points and five assists for Seattle. Mackenzie Holmes added 18 points and six rebounds, and Jade Melbourne contributed 11 points. The Storm shot 25 of 63 from the field and made 22 of 25 free throws.

Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 16 points for Connecticut, while Nell Angloma and Kennedy Burke each had 15 points. Raegan Beers posted 10 points and eight rebounds, and Aaliyah Edwards added 12 points. The Sun shot 32 of 72 from the floor and forced 14 Seattle turnovers.

Connecticut improved to 1-5, while Seattle fell to 1-4. The teams meet again Friday in Seattle.