New York Liberty @ Connecticut Sun
Prince, Charles lead Liberty to 80-66 win over Sun
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Epiphanny Prince had 18 points and four steals and Tina Charles added 15 points and five assists to help the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 80-66 on Saturday night.
The Liberty (20-8) clinched their first playoff berth since 2012 with an 81-68 home victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night.
Kiah Stokes had 12 points and 10 rebounds, Swin Cash finished with 11 points and New York outscored Connecticut 23-9 in the fourth quarter.
Cash's 3-pointer gave the Liberty a 64-61 lead with 7:15 left. New York closed the game on a 16-5 run as the Sun made just 2 of 9 field goals and committed five turnovers in the final 6:50.
The Liberty shot a season-high 55.9 percent (33 of 59) from the field.
Kelsey Bone led the Sun with 22 points and seven rebounds. Shekinna Stricklen scored 10 points.
Connecticut (12-17) lost its seventh game in a row and 16th in its last 21 after starting the season 7-1.
Matchups
Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Daryl Humphrey
Referee:Tim Greene
Referee:Byron Jarrett
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | 8 | .619 | - | W1 |
| Indiana | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Atlanta | 12 | 9 | .571 | 1 | L5 |
| Washington | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 9 | 11 | .450 | 3.5 | L2 |
| Chicago | 6 | 14 | .300 | 6.5 | L2 |
| Connecticut | 5 | 16 | .238 | 8 | W1 |
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