Connecticut Sun W vs New York Liberty W — 75:82, NBA W
NBA W
Saturday, August 15, 2026 • Mohegan Sun Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun W | 27 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 75 |
| New York Liberty W | 19 | 27 | 15 | 21 | 82 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Connecticut Sun W | New York Liberty W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 24/67 | 30/65 |
| 3-Pointers | 8/29 | 13/27 |
| Free Throws | 19/22 | 9/11 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 30 |
| Assists | 17 | 18 |
| Steals | 4 | 3 |
| Blocks | 7 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 12 |
Box Score
Top scorers
J. Jones
23 PTS · 11 REB · 2 AST
O. Nelson-Ododa
21 PTS · 10 REB · 0 AST
Marine Johannes
17 PTS · 2 REB · 5 AST
Connecticut Sun W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. MillerS | 32:18 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 3-13 | 2-6 | 4-4 |
| C. Leger-WalkerS | 31:48 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5-14 | 4-9 | 0-0 |
| Leila LacanS | 30:44 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 4-11 | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| O. Nelson-OdodaS | 28:02 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 7-9 | 0-0 | 7-7 |
| Kennedy BurkeS | 21:11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 2-2 |
| S. Rivers | 21:00 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| N. Angloma | 12:57 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| R. Beers | 11:58 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| G. Kneepkens | 04:13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 75 | 35 | 17 | 24-65 | 8-27 | 19-22 |
New York Liberty W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. JonesS | – | 23 | 11 | 2 | 3-7 | 3-7 | 2-2 |
| B. StewartS | – | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 4-4 |
| Marine JohannesS | – | 17 | 2 | 5 | 5-8 | 5-8 | 0-0 |
| R. AllenS | – | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Pauline AstierS | – | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Rebekah Gardner | – | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Xu Han | – | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Marine Fauthoux | – | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 3-5 |
| A. Maley | – | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 80 | 30 | 17 | 13-27 | 13-27 | 9-11 |
Game Recap
The New York Liberty defeated the Connecticut Sun 82-75, earning a seven-point win in a competitive WNBA matchup. New York’s perimeter shooting and late-game execution helped separate the Liberty from a Connecticut team that remained within striking distance behind balanced scoring and strong rebounding.
Key Takeaways
- →New York Liberty W has a significant advantage in key advanced metrics, including a much higher True Shooting % (76 vs 59
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in offensive and defensive metrics, with a much higher ORtg and a positive net rating compared to the Connecticut Sun W's negative net rating
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in advanced stats, with a much higher offensive rating and net rating compared to the Connecticut Sun W
- →The New York Liberty W, with a significantly higher Courtframe Power Index and superior offensive metrics (ORtg of 120
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in offensive efficiency with an ORtg of 120