Former Lady Vols combine for 15 points in WNBA Commissioner's Cup game
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Former Lady Vols combine for 15 points in WNBA Commissioner's Cup game
June 10, 2026; Seattle, Washington; Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston (23) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena.
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Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
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Los Angeles (6-6) defeated Seattle (3-11), 88-83, on Wednesday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Two former Lady Vols played in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup game.
Rae Burrellstarted for the Sparks and played 27 minutes. She scored four points and converted 1-of-4 field goal attempts, 1-of-3 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts. Burrell also recorded two rebounds, one assist and two blocks.
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Jordan Horstonstarted for the Storm and played 26 minutes. She scored 11 points and converted 5-of-10 field goal attempts and 1-of-4 three-point attempts. Horston four rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block.
Horston played at Tennessee from 2019-23. She was a two-time All-SEC First-team selection and a two-time Associated Press and WBCA All-America honorable mention.
Horston appeared in 114 games, including 91 starts, for the Lady Vols, recording 1,145 points, 731 rebounds, 455 assists, 109 blocks and 163 steals.
She was named to the 2023 WNBA All-Rookie Team and was the No. 9 overall selection in the 2023 WNBA draft. Horston went to Tennessee from Columbus Africentric Early College High School in Columbus, Ohio.
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Burrell played at Tennessee from 2018-22. She appeared in 110 games, including 47 starts, and averaged 10.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 22.6 minutes per contest. At Tennessee, Burrell was named to the 2021-22 USA TODAY Preseason All-America Third Team.
Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on June 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
June 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Tempo forward Isabelle Harrison (21) reacts after making a three point basket against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
(John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
June 1, 2026; Arlington, Texas; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) passes the ball by Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston (23) during the second half at College Park Center.
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June 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) drives to the basket past Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston (23) in the first half at Target Center.
(Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images)
Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against Stephanie Talbot #7 of the Las Vegas Aces in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on June 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts during action against the Portland Fire during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on June 07, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
(Luiza Moraes, Getty Images)
June 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Tempo forward Isabelle Harrison (21) and guard Marina Mabrey (3) defend against Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) during the second half at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
(John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
June 1, 2026; Arlington, Texas; Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston (23) shoots over Dallas Wings center Li Yueru (28) during the second half at College Park Center.
(Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
June 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California; LA Sparks guard-forward Rae Burrell (12) shoots the ball against Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (6) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena.
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Maya Caldwell #3 of the Minnesota Lynx looks to pass through traffic against the Seattle Storm and Jordan Horston (23) during the second quarter at Target Center on June 06, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(Ellen Schmidt, Getty Images)
June 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California; LA Sparks guard-forward Rae Burrell (12) shoots the ball against Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (6) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena.
(Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
June 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California; LA Sparks guard-forward Rae Burrell (12), guard Ariel Atkins (7), forward Nneka Ogwumike (30), guard Kelsey Plum (10) and forward Cameron Brink (22) against the Dallas Wings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena.
(Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
June 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Seattle Storm guard Jade Melbourne (5) dribbles the ball as Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston (23) plays defense in the second half at Target Center.
(Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on June 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on June 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA season
June 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Tempo forward Isabelle Harrison (21) reacts after making a three point basket against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
(John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA season
June 1, 2026; Arlington, Texas; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) passes the ball by Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston (23) during the second half at College Park Center.
(Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA season
June 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) drives to the basket past Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston (23) in the first half at Target Center.
(Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against Stephanie Talbot #7 of the Las Vegas Aces in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on June 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts during action against the Portland Fire during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on June 07, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
(Luiza Moraes, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA season
June 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Tempo forward Isabelle Harrison (21) and guard Marina Mabrey (3) defend against Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) during the second half at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
(John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA season
June 1, 2026; Arlington, Texas; Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston (23) shoots over Dallas Wings center Li Yueru (28) during the second half at College Park Center.
(Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup
June 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California; LA Sparks guard-forward Rae Burrell (12) shoots the ball against Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (6) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena.
(Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Maya Caldwell #3 of the Minnesota Lynx looks to pass through traffic against the Seattle Storm and Jordan Horston (23) during the second quarter at Target Center on June 06, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(Ellen Schmidt, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA season
June 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California; LA Sparks guard-forward Rae Burrell (12) shoots the ball against Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (6) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena.
(Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup
June 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California; LA Sparks guard-forward Rae Burrell (12), guard Ariel Atkins (7), forward Nneka Ogwumike (30), guard Kelsey Plum (10) and forward Cameron Brink (22) against the Dallas Wings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena.
(Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Former Lady Vols in 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup
June 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Seattle Storm guard Jade Melbourne (5) dribbles the ball as Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston (23) plays defense in the second half at Target Center.
(Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images)
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