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Han Xu vs. Oduda (Edwards gets the ball)Edwards made a turnover on the return
Han Xu missed a layupMiller defended the reboundMiller received an assist from Rivers and hit a fadeaway jumperMiller committed a personal foulJohannes missed a three-pointerRivers defended the reboundHan Xu committed a shooting foulOduda was awarded two free throws, with the first one madeOduda missed his second free throwHan Xu defended the reboundStewart received an assist from Han Xu and hit a pull-up jumperOduda scored on a driving layupStewart received an assist from Johannes and hit a two-pointerEdwards missed a layupStewart defended the reboundStewart's foot's pull-up jumper was blocked by OdudaFiebich grabs offensive reboundsFiebich missed a jumperEdwards defended the reboundEdwards hit a pull-up jumperAstil's foot-driving layup was blocked by RiversThe libero grabbed offensive reboundsJohannes received an assist from Astile and hit a three-pointerLacan hit a two-pointerHan Xu received an assist from Stewart and hit a three-pointerLacan missed a two-point shotJohannes defended the reboundJohannes stepped on the line and went out of bounds, making a mistakeRivers missed a pull-up jumperHan Xu defended the reboundOduda committed a shooting foulJohannes was awarded two free throws, with the first one making his ownThe Suns made substitutions, with Burke coming on to replace MillerJohannes made his second free throwEdwards received an assist from Oduda and scored on a layup
Official pauseLibero substitutions: Sabari came on to replace FiebichLibero substitution: Carrera came on to replace AstillLibero made substitutions, with Hamilton coming in to replace Han XuStewart missed a fadeaway jumperRivers defended the reboundRivers hit a two-pointerSabali made a two-point shotRivers missed a two-point shotCarrera defensively reboundsCarrera received an assist from Stewart and scored a two-point layupLakan missed a pull-up jumperHamilton defensively reboundedSabali missed a pull-up jumper from a three-pointerOduda defended the reboundRivers missed a pull-up jumperHamilton defensively reboundedSunshine made substitutions, with Beals coming on to replace OdudaSuns made substitutions, with Nipkens coming on to replace RiversSabari received an assist from Carrera and scored on a driving layupNipkens missed a pull-up jumperJohannes defended the reboundJohannes missed a pull-up jumper from a threeCarrera grabbed offensive reboundsStewart made a passing error on the lineLibero substitution: Fiebich came on to replace JohannesLibero substitution: Astil came on to replace StewartEdwards missed a two-point shotSabari defended the reboundCarrera lost the ball and made a mistake, which Edwards interceptedBurke pulled back and missed a long-range jumperFiebich defended the reboundHamilton received an assist from Astea and hit a three-pointerThe sunlight pauses for a long timeSuns made substitutions, with Ledger Walker coming on to replace EdwardsSuns made substitutions, with Miller coming on to replace LakanBeals received an assist from Ledger Walker and hit a two-pointerNypkens committed a personal foulAstil's passing error was mistaken, and Burke intercepted the ballZipkins' fadeaway jumper was blocked by AstileFiebich defended the reboundCarrera received an assist from Sabari and scored on a layupCarrera committed a personal foulMiller received an assist from Nipkins and hit a three-pointerSabali missed a pull-up jumper from a three-pointerCarrera grabbed offensive reboundsAstil's drifting shot missedLedger Walker defended the rebound(00:01.5) [Libero referee initiates video replay (replay confirms change of call)End of the first quarterNew York Liberty Overpower Connecticut Sun in High-Scoring WNBA Clash
The New York Liberty secured a commanding 89-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun on June 9, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena. The win showcased the Liberty's offensive depth and defensive resilience, improving their standings in the highly competitive Women's National Basketball Association.
Match Overview
From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets in an up-tempo affair. The Sun kept pace early, but the Liberty's balanced scoring proved too much. New York shot over 48% from the field and capitalized on second-chance opportunities, outrebounding Connecticut 42-33. The Sun, known for their stingy defense, struggled to contain the Liberty's pick-and-roll sets, leading to open looks and efficient finishes at the rim.
Key Moments
- First Half Surge: The Liberty opened the second quarter on a 12-4 run, turning a one-point deficit into a seven-point lead.
- Third Quarter Stand: Connecticut cut the lead to four, but New York answered with consecutive three-pointers from their backcourt, pushing the margin back to double digits.
- Clutch Free Throws: Down the stretch, the Liberty made 10 of 12 free throws in the final three minutes to seal the win.
Standout Performers
New York Liberty: Their leading scorer finished with 24 points and 8 assists, while the frontcourt contributed 18 rebounds and 4 blocks. The bench added 23 crucial points, maintaining momentum when starters rested.
Connecticut Sun: The Sun's star guard posted 22 points and 6 assists, but the team's overall shooting percentage (42%) lagged behind their season average. Turnovers (14) also proved costly in a game where every possession mattered.
Season Impact
The victory strengthens New York's position near the top of the WNBA standings, while Connecticut drops slightly but remains in playoff contention. With both teams eyeing a deep postseason run, this early-season matchup provided a preview of a potential conference finals clash. The Liberty's ability to win on the road against a tough defensive opponent signals their readiness for the challenges ahead.