Instant Takeaways: Storm Narrowly Lose 7th Straight vs. Sparks
The Seattle Storm played one of their most well-balanced games of the season, but it still wasn’t enough in an 88-83 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, June 10, at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seattle (3-11) had all five of their starters score at least 11 points, and it shot 47% from the field to the Sparks’ 39%. However, as has been the case recently, the Storm had fewer field-goal and free-throw attempts — resulting in their seventh straight loss.
Los Angeles (6-6) got back to .500 and won its second-straight game. Nneka Ogwumike made good on her return to Seattle with a game-high 24 points and nine rebounds.
Natisha Hiedeman had 16 points to lead the Storm, followed by Dominique Malonga with 15. Flau’jae Johnson (14 points), Awa Fam (12) and Jordan Horston (11) rounded out the top scorers for the Storm.
Instant Takeaways: Storm’s Best Offensive Performance Still Not Enough vs. Aces
A’ja Wilson erupted for a 34-point near-triple-double, and the Seattle Storm surrendered triple-digit points for the first time this season in a 101-91 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Monday, June 8, at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Seattle (3-10) dropped its sixth-straight game as they are still struggling to string together consecutive quality quarters after fast starts. Dominique Malonga led the Storm with 19 points and five rebounds in her second game back from injury.
Las Vegas (8-3) continued to show why it’s among the WNBA’s best, and Wilson became the youngest player to surpass 6,000 career points. The Aces scored at least 22 points in every period.
The Storm bookended the game with their two best quarters, but fell too far behind in the middle periods to make up the difference. The Aces were simply too efficient from the field, shooting 50% as a team.
Instant Takeaways: Storm Fumble Double-Digit Lead in Blowout Loss to Lynx
An efficient start quickly faded to memory for the Seattle Storm as they were held to 25 second-half points in an 88-68 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday, June 6, at the Target Center.
Minnesota (9-2) was led by a combined 46 points from Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles, shaking off a slow start to dominate the Storm like they have the entire WNBA this season.
Seattle (3-9) crumbled in the second half to drop its fifth straight game. Natisha Hiedeman and Jade Melbourne each scored 14 points to lead the Storm. Flau’jae Johnson added 10 points and a team-high six rebounds.
Instant Takeaways: Storm Post Least Points Since 2022 in Crushing Loss to Wings
The Seattle Storm posted their second-worst offensive output since 2022 in a deflating 79-56 loss to the Dallas Wings in the first game of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup on Monday, June 1, at College Park Center.
Seattle (3-7) scored just 37 points in the first three quarters before making the defeat look a bit more respectable in garbage time. Dallas (6-3) pulled down 12 more offensive rebounds and took an astounding 20 more shots than the Storm.
If that wasn’t enough to doom the Storm, they lost the turnover battle 17-8. It felt like the rock bottom of the Storm’s now seven-game stretch without both Dominique Malonga (concussion) and Ezi Magbegor (foot).
Instant Takeaways: Storm Stumble Late, Fall to Tempo Via Self-Inflicted Wounds
The Toronto Tempo briefly held a new WNBA record for free throws made in a game without a miss, and the Seattle Storm crumbled in the second half of a 92-73 loss to their cross-border foes on Saturday, May 30, at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Shortly after taking a third-quarter lead, the Storm couldn’t get out of their own way with fouls, turnovers and missed shots. That opened the door for the Tempo to close out the period on a massive run, leaving the Storm in the dust.
Solid performances from Natisha Hiedeman (18 points, two rebounds and seven assists) and Jordan Horston (15 points, four rebounds and four steals) were far from enough for the Storm to win this game.
The Tempo had five players score in double figures, led by Marina Mabrey’s 18 points, three rebounds and four assists. Kiki Rice totaled 17 points, six rebounds and four steals.
Instant Takeaways: Storm Fall Victim to Vengeful Mystics in Blowout Loss
The Seattle Storm got bullied on the glass and struggled to convert from long range in a vengeful 78-64 loss to the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, May 27, at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seattle (3-5) was never competitive against Washington (3-3) despite being just a few days removed from a 12-point route of the same team on the same court. Only Jade Melbourne for the Storm cracked double figures, totaling 15 points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal.
Shakira Austin (18 points), Michaela Onyenwere (14 points) and Kiki Iriafen (13 points) led the Mystics to victory. Austin and Iriafen combined for 22 rebounds as well.
Instant Takeaways: Storm Trample Mystics in Awa Fam’s Debut
Rookie No. 3 pick Awa Fam made her WNBA debut, and the Seattle Storm carried their momentum from Friday’s win into a 97-85 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, May 24, at Climate Pledge Arena.
Still without Ezi Magbegor and Dominique Malonga, the Storm finally got the second of their two prized rookie draft pick on the court for the first time. Katie Lou Samuelson also made her season debut, playing her first game for the Storm since 2021.
The final score makes it look closer than it was. This was a game the Storm dominated from the end of the first quarter to the final buzzer, making it by far their best game of the season against a quality opponent.
Gonzaga Baseball Loses Twice in Scottsdale, Eliminated From WCC Tournament
Despite cruising through the regular season conference slate by winning 22 of 27 games, Gonzaga baseball (35-19) sputtered during the WCC tournament in Scottsdale, falling twice in the double-elimination style bracket.
First punched in the mouth by Saint Mary’s, the Zags were defeated 13-4 on Thursday, but still had the security blanket of playing another game. But instead of taking advantage of its position as the No. 1 seed, GU lost again on Friday, unable to complete a comeback against San Francisco after falling behind early. Each of the team’s two first-team All-WCC starters didn’t provide the outings they’ve grown accustomed to logging, while the offense also lacked juice and cohesion, specifically in the power department.
The ramifications of the Bulldogs’ early departure from the conference tournament are severe: even as a top-50 team in the country per RPI heading into the postseason, the WCC was a one-bid league more likely than not. By not winning a game in Arizona, the Zags might’ve played themselves out of any shot at an at-large bid, which would mean their season is already over.
Instant Takeaways: Cooke, Johnson Fuel Storm to Decisive Win Over Sun
The Storm erased a sloppy first quarter and stonewalled the Sun the rest of the way in a 77-59 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Friday, May 22, at Climate Pledge Arena.
Zia Cooke (career-high 25 points) and Flau’jae Johnson (17) combined for 42 points in a landmark day for both players. The Storm shook off any memory of the home loss to the Sun on Wednesday, scoring consistently and thwarting any offense Connecticut tried to piece together.
The Sun shot just 37% from the field and rarely were uncontested after the opening period. Seattle rolled that defense into offense, which hasn’t been a consistent theme so far this season.
Even without Awa Fam, who was activated Friday, Ezi Magbegor and Dominique Malonga, the Storm got all the production it needed from other areas of the roster.
Gonzaga Baseball Closes Historic Regular Season With Sweep of Seattle U
To cap off a truly historic regular season, Gonzaga baseball (35-17, 22-5) secured its ninth sweep of the season by taking all three games against Seattle U at Steve Herz Field. The result of the set makes 22 conference wins for the Zags, which is a program record and the most any WCC team has had since 2002, when Pepperdine won the same amount.
They finish the season 15-3 at the Patterson Baseball Complex, but their dominance on the diamond for the last two months has been consistent, no matter the venue. Since their first game of WCC action against San Diego, the Bulldogs have gone 28-6, as they surge into the conference tournament in Phoenix with as much momentum as could be hoped for.
More dominance ensured versus the Redhawks, as everyone in the lineup got involved throughout Senior Weekend while the team’s two frontline starters delivered quality outings once more.
Instant Takeaways: No Malonga Spells Doom for Storm in Loss to Fever
Stumbling out of the gates with sloppy offense and minimal-resistance defense, the Seattle Storm fell to 1-3 on the season with an 89-78 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday, May 17, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The Storm were without leading scorer Dominique Malonga, who suffered a concussion in Wednesday’s game against Toronto. Seattle’s remaining lineup, which was much smaller than normal, couldn’t minimize mistakes to keep up with a potent Fever attack.
Natisha Hiedeman had her best game as a member of the Storm, scoring a team-high 19 points while adding two rebounds, two assists one steal and one block. Flau’jae Johnson (14 points), Zia Cooke (13) and Jade Melbourne (12) also scored in double figures.
Indiana (2-2) was led by Caitlin Clark’s 21 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists. Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham each added 17 points.
Instant Takeaways: Mistake-Prone Storm Stumble Against Tempo
A healthy dose of turnovers doomed the Seattle Storm in an 86-73 loss to the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday, May 13, at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Toronto earned its first win in franchise history after losing its opener, dropping the Storm to 1-2 overall. It was far from Seattle’s best performance, with a lack of contributions across the lineup, sloppy play on both ends of the court and simply a lack of resilience to battle back.
Storm head coach Sonia Raman, just a few days removed from her first win, was a victim of Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello’s first win with Toronto.
Gonzaga Baseball Sweeps San Francisco, Clinches No. 1 Seed in WCC
After a lackluster week on the mound for Gonzaga baseball (32-17, 19-5 WCC), its staff couldn’t have responded any better in San Francisco.
A no-hitter and the two first shutouts of the season stole the show, as the Zags’ pitching powered their team to their first WCC regular-season title since 2022 during a sweep of the Dons (22-27, 13-11). In the three games, GU outscored its opponent 32-5. USF entered the weekend at second place in the conference, but after running into the Bulldogs’ buzzsaw, it left in fifth.
What went into the Bulldogs’ dominant series win over the Dons?
Instant Takeaways: Storm Outlast Sun, Raman Earns First Win as WNBA Head Coach
Lexie Brown and Jade Melbourne led an efficient, physical comeback in the second half, and the Seattle Storm got Sonia Raman her first win as a WNBA head coach in an 89-82 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, May 10, at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Brown rebounded from an abysmal season opener to sink five threes and lead the Storm with 17 points. Melbourne continued to be one of the fiestiest players on the court, totaling 15 points, six assists, one steal and one block. Rookie Flau’jae Johnson, though still inefficient, added 16 points, six rebounds, three steals and a block.
Connecticut was led by 17 points and 16 rebounds from Aneesah Morrow. Brittney Griner finished with 16 points, six rebounds and two steals.
The Storm battled foul trouble early, forcing Raman to dip even deeper into her bench. The balance across a 10-player lineup through two games has been incredibly unique.
Storm’s Young Stars Shine in Decisive Preseason Victory vs. Fire
The Storm’s young guards led the charge in a 91-81 victory over the Portland Fire in the first matchup between the two franchises since 2002 on Wednesday, April 29, at Climate Pledge Arena.
For the new Portland franchise, the Storm had the privilege of hosting their first-ever game — even if it was just an exhibition matchup. And after taking one of their players (Nika Muhl) in the expansion draft, the Storm spoiled the Fire’s debut after April’s expansion draft, free agency and the rookie draft.
The preseason means next to nothing in terms of how successful the Storm will be. But the individual performances do tell us what could be on the horizon for some of the team’s young players, which is especially important this season.
New-Look Storm Fall Narrowly Short Against Valkyries in Preseason Opener
Despite holding an eight-point halftime lead, the Seattle Storm’s group of young, developing players narrowly fell to the Golden State Valkyries, 78-76, in the first 2026 preseason game on Saturday, April 25, at the Chase Center.
The Storm had 12 of their 19 players step onto the court in the game, getting a decent look at a mostly new group that has had just six days of practice together thus far.
Of that group who played, eight were not with the Storm in 2025 and four were rookies.
Even in a loss, there were plenty of bright spots for Seattle as we begin to see what the new-look Storm will look like. We won’t see the entire lineup until Ezi Magbegor is healthy and Awa Fam joins the team, but it was a glimpse at some of the exciting acquisitions.
Gonzaga Baseball Sweeps Portland, Pushes Winning Streak to Seven
Boasting the sixth-best ERA in all of college baseball entering Friday’s action, the Portland Pilots (20-13, 6-6 WCC) were riding high into a three-game set with Gonzaga baseball at the Patterson Baseball Complex.
So it only made sense for the Bulldogs (20-14, 9-3 WCC) to continue to swing hot bats, as they scored double-digit runs in each of the series’ three games to sweep Portland out of Spokane and move into a first-place tie atop the conference.
It was the Zags’ pitching staff that stood out more over the weekend, even with a near-complete collapse by the bullpen in the series finale. GU third baseman Mikey Bell notched a couple of five-hit days during the set, earning some hardware after his monstrous week at the dish. And southpaw starter Karsten Sweum set some new personal bests on the mound as he emptied the clip in an outstanding effort. With the continuous strong contributions on both sides of the ball, especially by the offense, the Bulldogs extended their winning streak to seven games.
Kraken Goalie Nikke Kokko ‘Comfortable’ in First NHL Start as Seattle Beats Flames Amid Elimination
The Seattle Kraken picked up a solid 4-1 win over the visiting Calgary Flames on Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena, winning their second straight game after a rough stretch.
Before the game, the Kraken learned they were mathematically eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention by virtue of the Kings’ win earlier Saturday.
Kokko’s Big Night
Both of Seattle’s main goalies, Joey Daccord and backup Philipp Grubauer, were out with lower-body injuries. Matt Murray is away from the team tending to a personal matter.
Sounders Steal One in H-Town, Rothrock Stars Again
The Seattle Sounders are rolling.
Even as a lightning delay derailed the beginning of the game and the Houston Dynamo gave Seattle's offense fits all night, the Sounders refused to stop rolling.
Paul Rothrock scored his fifth goal in all competitions to break a scoreless deadlock in the 83rd, turning a solid draw into a stolen 1-0 road win on Saturday night, as Seattle carries its road warrior persona through early April with a six-game unbeaten streak in all competitions.
"It's not easy to win on the road, it's not easy to even get points on the road, a draw. But we came out with a gritty performance because the guys just grinded it out," Seattle head coach Brian Schmetzer said.
Indeed, the Sounders earned the points despite the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals matchup with Mexican giant Tigres looming on Wednesday. As such, Schmetzer rotated and leaned on a roster that has well over 11 starters, by his account, to get it done on a soggy night in Houston.
Kraken Buried in ‘Unacceptable’ Loss to Blackhawks
The Seattle Kraken’s odds to make the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs were slim entering Saturday night’s matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena.
However, facing the team with the second-worst record in the league provided Seattle an opportunity to at least extend its hopes. The Kraken can’t control the other bubble team’s results, but they can control the effort and urgency required to put themselves in the best position possible.
Even then, there wasn’t enough on Saturday night. With a 4-2 loss to a bottom-feeding Blackhawks, the Kraken all but solidified their place among them.
“I would just use one word,” Seattle coach Lane Lambert said. “I’m disappointed.”
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