Connecticut Sun W vs New York Liberty W — 80:89, NBA W
NBA W
Monday, June 8, 2026 • Mohegan Sun Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun W | 18 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 80 |
| New York Liberty W | 23 | 15 | 27 | 24 | 89 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Connecticut Sun W | New York Liberty W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 32/70 | 29/61 |
| 3-Pointers | 3/13 | 6/22 |
| Free Throws | 13/23 | 25/29 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 42 |
| Assists | 21 | 17 |
| Steals | 8 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 19 |
Box Score
Top scorers
B. Stewart
28 PTS · 9 REB · 3 AST
O. Nelson-Ododa
15 PTS · 8 REB · 1 AST
A. Edwards
15 PTS · 5 REB · 0 AST
Connecticut Sun W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. RiversS | 29:08 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 6-15 | 0-2 | 0-4 |
| A. EdwardsS | 27:41 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 6-15 | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| O. Nelson-OdodaS | 26:10 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6-6 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| Leila LacanS | 25:32 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3-9 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| D. MillerS | 23:06 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4-8 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Kennedy Burke | 14:33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| C. Leger-Walker | 14:28 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| R. Beers | 13:50 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| G. Kneepkens | 13:26 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 3-3 |
| N. Angloma | 12:06 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 3-7 |
| Totals | 80 | 28 | 21 | 32-70 | 3-13 | 13-23 |
New York Liberty W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. StewartS | 34:29 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 9-17 | 1-4 | 9-9 |
| Leonie FiebichS | 28:15 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Pauline AstierS | 25:57 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2-8 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Marine JohannesS | 23:58 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 2-2 |
| Xu HanS | 22:25 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4-8 | 1-2 | 5-6 |
| S. Sabally | 18:50 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| B. Laney | 18:15 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-3 | 4-6 |
| Raquel Carrera | 13:14 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| Rebekah Gardner | 08:10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Marine Fauthoux | 06:27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 89 | 42 | 17 | 29-61 | 6-22 | 25-29 |
Game Recap
The New York Liberty W defeated the Connecticut Sun W, 89-80, pulling away for a nine-point win behind a standout scoring performance from Breanna Stewart. New York’s offense found enough rhythm to create separation, while its rebounding edge helped control key stretches of the game. Although the provided team-stat line lists New York with 77 points and Connecticut with 74, the official final score supplied was Liberty 89, Sun 80.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, with a Net Rating of 6
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in both offensive and defensive metrics, as indicated by their higher ORtg and lower DRtg compared to the Connecticut Sun W
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in recent form and advanced metrics, with a strong offensive rating and net rating compared to the struggling Connecticut Sun W
- →The New York Liberty W, with a significantly higher CPI and offensive rating, are expected to outperform the Connecticut Sun W, who have struggled this season with a poor record and negative net rating
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in offensive efficiency and overall performance metrics, with a much higher ORtg and Net Rating compared to the Connecticut Sun W