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Liberty Rout Sun 106-75; Stewart Becomes 2nd-Fastest to 6,000 Points

5/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

New York Liberty beat Connecticut Sun 106-75 on May 8, 2026 in Brooklyn.
Breanna Stewart (player) scored 31 points, 10 rebounds, becoming second-fastest to 6,000 points.
Marine Johannès (player) added 17 points, five of nine threes.
Julie Vanloo (player) posted 12 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds.
Sun missing Sabrina Ionescu (player), Satou Sabally (player) and Rebecca Allen (player), shot 38.6% while Liberty shot 52.2% and gave Chris DeMarco (coach) win.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 the WNBA launched with eight teams, including the New York Liberty, who lost the inaugural championship to the Houston Comets 65-51. By the 2026 season, the league has grown to 15 teams and the Liberty, now based at Barclays Center, posted a 106-75 win over the Connecticut Sun, with Breanna Stewart scoring 31 points and becoming the second-fastest to reach 6,000 career points.

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Story summary

New York Liberty beat Connecticut Sun 106-75 on May 8, 2026 in Brooklyn.
Breanna Stewart (player) scored 31 points, 10 rebounds, becoming second-fastest to 6,000 points.
Marine Johannès (player) added 17 points, five of nine threes.
Julie Vanloo (player) posted 12 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds.
Sun missing Sabrina Ionescu (player), Satou Sabally (player) and Rebecca Allen (player), shot 38.6% while Liberty shot 52.2% and gave Chris DeMarco (coach) win.

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