Sun's Morrow Sparks Comeback, Rookies Shine

0:00It's April 30th, you're listening to Hartford News today, AI Power Local News. I'm Cory with the story. Connecticut's son pulled off a gritty comeback in their first preseason game, rallying from 13 points down to beat the new Toronto tempo. 83-78. Anisa Morrow, coming off the bench, dropped a team high 21 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter with jumpers, a deep 3 and a, steel and score layup that clinched it. She blew a kiss to the crowd after that final bucket, marking a statement win over the expansion squad. Morrow added seven rebounds, three steels and a block, showing her all-around game has leveled up big time in her second year. Coach Rashid Mezeane called her energy unteachable, saying she was everywhere and earned trust coming off the bench, sparking second chance points. That fuel, the victory. Rookie stepped up huge, despite some bumps. Charlize Leisure Walker led with 24 minutes, 8 points, 4 assists, a steel and a block, hitting

1:01a key layup to grab the lead and setting up Morrow's three. Others like Gianna Nipkins, Taylor Bigby, and Reagan Beers chipped in timely plays, proving they're ready for pressure even if shooting was off. The sun struggled at point guard without Lila Lacan still overseas, Shea Petty sidelined by a leg injury, and Rookie Harmony Turner, out sick. That led to 26 turnovers, with Toronto scoring 27 off them, forcing guards like Sonia Rivers to handle the ball more. Mezeane sees opportunity here, for Rivers to grow as a primary handler with her speed and length, while Morrow's buzzing with confidence, emphasizing. Fun and work ethic, looks like the sun's young core is primed to beast mode into the season.