# Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Win FIRST Overtime Game | Brittney Sykes Ties Career High

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Podcast: [Set The Tempo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/set-the-tempo-7690658)
Published: 2026-06-11T02:26:55+00:00
Episode link: https://thesqueezes.substack.com/p/set-the-tempo-postgame-toronto-tempo-a08
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That was a rollercoaster. In this episode of Set The Tempo , Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s wild 106-102 overtime win over the Connecticut Sun — the first overtime victory in franchise history. It was not supposed to be that hard. After an ugly first half where Toronto struggled defensively, got hammered on the glass, and trailed by 11 at halftime, the Tempo found a way to claw back behind another massive performance from Brittney Sykes. Sykes tied her career high with 38 points , added 4 rebounds, 2 steals and a block, and helped drag Toronto across the finish line in overtime. 🚨 In this episode: 🔥 First Overtime Win in Franchise History * Toronto beats Connecticut 106-102 * Tempo improve to 7-5 * First OT game and first OT win for the franchise 💪 Brittney Sykes Carries Toronto * 38 points in 41 minutes * 13-of-13 from the free throw line * 50% from three * Continues proving she is the heartbeat of the Tempo 🎯 Marina Mabrey vs Her Former Team * 21 points against Connecticut * Hit big shots late despite some rough stretches * Huge steal in overtime helped seal the win 😬 Ugly First Half * Connecticut scored 57 by halftime * Toronto’s transition defense struggled badly * Sun dominated the glass early * Tempo looked a step slow for long stretches 🏀 Rebounding Problems Return * Connecticut out-rebounded Toronto 57-40 * Sun grabbed 18 offensive rebounds * Olivia Nelson-Ododa caused major problems inside 🇨🇦 Aaliyah Edwards Shows Out * 24 points on 8-of-9 shooting * Strong performance from the Canadian forward * Two missed late free throws helped swing the game 📈 Free Throws Save Toronto * Tempo shot 43 free throws * Sykes, Sabally and Yuskaitė carried the load at the line * Toronto’s best offense came from attacking instead of settling 😅 Izzy Harrison Comes Back Down * Rou…

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