Courtney Vandersloot made history Thursday night — not just for what she accomplished, but for who was there to witness it.
In a 97–92 victory over the Dallas Wings, Vandersloot became the Chicago Sky’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing longtime teammate and wife Allie Quigley’s franchise mark of 3,723 points. Fittingly, Quigley was sitting courtside when Vandersloot drilled a third-quarter jumper to claim the top spot in the record books.
“It’s only right,” Quigley told Amazon Sports after the game. “She’s given this organization so much. It’s only right that her name is next to that record. So I’m excited for her — just waiting for her to get some more buckets.”
A Milestone Years in the Making
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Vandersloot finished with 13 points, nine assists, and four steals to push her career total to 3,728 points — along with a new franchise record of 1,390 made field goals. She passed Quigley’s previous mark of 1,386 in the second quarter with a three-pointer, then overtook the scoring record on a mid-range jumper with 4:34 remaining in the third.
“It took me a thousand years to do it,” Vandersloot joked postgame. “But it means something to be able to do it here, with this group, in this kind of win. I try not to get attached to individual records because they’re meant to be broken. But this one will be special.”
Quigley, who played in Chicago from 2013 to 2022 and helped define a championship era alongside Vandersloot, described watching the moment as deeply personal — a full-circle experience shaped by years of shared sacrifice, joy, and growth.
“We had so many good years together here,” Quigley said. “So many shots up, so much hard work, so many ups and downs. So it’s just nice to be able to watch her now, up close and personal.”
Sky Secure First Win Behind Veterans and Rising Stars
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The Sky entered Thursday’s contest winless at 0–4, but a balanced effort lifted them to their first victory of the season. Kamilla Cardoso delivered a dominant performance with a career-best 23 points and eight rebounds, setting the tone early. Ariel Atkins chipped in 17 points, Rebecca Allen added 13 with three 3-pointers, and Angel Reese made critical plays late with clutch scoring, assists, and stops on defense.
“We came in focused and wanted to set the tone,” Vandersloot said. “I’ve said it all night — make winning plays. That’s what we did.”
Head coach Tyler Marsh, who took over amid a season of transition for the Sky, didn’t hold back in acknowledging just how vital Vandersloot has been — not just as the team’s veteran point guard, but as its emotional anchor and cultural foundation.
“She is the Chicago Sky,” Marsh said. “She embodies what this city is. She embodies what this organization is. She embodies who we want to be, from a mentality standpoint, and how we approach every day.”
The Sky trailed by one with 2:11 remaining after a go-ahead three by Arike Ogunbowale — who exploded for 37 points — but outscored Dallas 6–0 to close the game.
“We just took every possession and gave it the necessary attention that it needed,” Marsh said. “They went on a run, but we didn’t quit. We kept fighting.”
Leading Through Legacy and Loss
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Now in her 15th WNBA season, Vandersloot said she still plays with the same pride that fueled her early years in Chicago — especially after re-signing with the team in free agency.
“What means the most is my time spent here,” Vandersloot said. “It just speaks to the commitment that I made to the Chicago Sky and their commitment to me as well. They drafted me and let me develop. We had a lot of tough seasons. It wasn’t always easy.”
Beyond the box score, she’s embraced the role of mentor to the Sky’s evolving core, including Cardoso and Reese, who continue to make strides in their second WNBA seasons.
“She’s a leader, and we follow her example,” Cardoso said. “She’s always helping and supporting us.”
Vandersloot also spoke about playing with purpose off the court, following the recent passing of her mother to cancer.
“I just lost my mom to cancer, and supporting things like the Kay Yow Fund means everything,” Vandersloot said. “That’s the most important job we have as athletes — to make a difference.”
The Sky (1–4) will face the Wings (1–5) again Saturday night at College Park Center in Arlington. Vandersloot hopes the team can build on Thursday’s breakthrough — not just for the standings, but for their identity.
“It’s why I came back,” Vandersloot said. “The people here took a chance on me out of college. I want to leave this place better than I found it. We have great youth, and I’m glad to be a part of it.”
