The Connecticut Sun avenged a recent loss by defeating the New York Liberty 78-62 in a WNBA game on August 2, 2025. Connecticut's stifling defense held the high-powered Liberty offense in check, leading to a decisive home victory. From the opening tip, the Sun set a physical tone, disrupting New York's offensive sets and limiting their star players to contested shots. Alyssa Thomas was instrumental for Connecticut, filling the stat sheet with points, rebounds, and assists while anchoring the defense. The Sun built a double-digit lead by halftime and never looked back, as the Liberty struggled with their shooting throughout the night, finishing with a low percentage from the field. This result tightened the standings at the top of the Eastern Conference and demonstrated Connecticut's championship-caliber defense. "That's who we are. We defend, we rebound, and we play together," said the Sun's head coach after the game. New York's coach acknowledged the tough night, stating, "We didn't meet their energy level, and they made us pay for it."