UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Interstat) — Aneesah Morrow recorded her fourth consecutive double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds as the Connecticut Sun defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 84-81 on Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena. Morrow, who leads the WNBA with seven double-doubles, added two assists and a block for the Sun (2-8). Kennedy Burke scored 14 points, including crucial free throws in the final seconds, and Leila Lacan added 12 points in her season debut. Diamond Miller also scored 12.

The Sparks (4-4) were led by Ariel Atkins with 16 points and three blocks. Rae Burrell added 16 points, and Erica Wheeler contributed 13 points and six assists. Los Angeles led 60-62 after three quarters, but Connecticut outscored them 22-21 in the fourth. Key plays included Burke’s late free throws and Morrow’s inside presence. Attendance was 10,478.