Connecticut Sun at New York Liberty
· WNBA Commissioner's CupJones' double-double leads Sun over Liberty 71-54
It was Jones' 10th double-double of the season for the Sun (14-6), who go into the Olympic break sitting in third place in the standings. Jasmine Thomas added 12 points and Briann January 10.
Connecticut played stellar defense, holding the Liberty to just 30% shooting from the field. Kylee Shook made a career-high four 3-pointers and scored 16 points to lead New York (10-11). She made six of her eight shots while the rest of the team was just 11 for 48 from the field.
The Sun led 22-12 after the first quarter and pulled away for good in the third quarter with 16 straight points.
Michaela Onyenwere added 12 points and Jazmine Jones 10 for New York.
Regular Season Series
CON wins series 3-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 71 - 54 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 71 - 54 |
| 4th 3.6 |  |
Connecticut offensive team rebound | 71 - 54 |
| 4th 3.6 | |
Beatrice Mompremier vs. Reshanda Gray (Natisha Hiedeman gains possession) | 71 - 54 |
| 4th 9.0 | |
Natisha Hiedeman misses 28-foot three point jumper | 71 - 54 |
Statistics
 CON |
 NY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 25-66 | FG | 17-56 |
| 38 | Field Goal % | 30 |
| 11-30 | 3PT | 9-29 |
| 37 | Three Point % | 31 |
| 10-11 | FT | 11-17 |
| 91 | Free Throw % | 65 |
| 42 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 35 | Defensive Rebounds | 29 |
| 15 | Assists | 15 |
| 11 | Steals | 0 |
| 1 | Blocks | 1 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 5 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 19 |
| 2 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 14 |
| 21 | Fouls | 11 |
| 24 | Largest Lead | 1 |
Game Information
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Attendance: 1,988 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 0 | W2 | 1 | 2 |
 New York |
- | 1 | W1 | 0.75 | 3 |
 Chicago |
0.5 | 1 | L1 | 0.6666667 | 2 |
 Washington |
0.5 | 1 | W1 | 0.6666667 | 2 |
 Toronto |
1.5 | 2 | L1 | 0.33333334 | 1 |
 Indiana |
1.5 | 2 | L1 | 0.33333334 | 1 |
 Connecticut |
3 | 4 | L4 | 0 | 0 |
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