Full Breakdown
Azzi Fudd's Third-Quarter Surge Powers Dallas Wings Past New York Liberty
5/25/2026, 9:23:58 PM
Game Overview
On Sunday, the Dallas Wings defeated the New York Liberty 91-76 at Liberty’s home arena. Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft in April, scored 24 points, with 17 of those coming in the third quarter. Paige Bueckers added 24 points for Dallas, while Arike Ogunbowale contributed 19. New York’s leading scorer was Satou Sabally with 20 points; Sabrina Ionescu, returning from a foot injury, recorded 11 points, seven assists and five rebounds. The win moved the Wings to a 4-3 record, above .500, while the Liberty fell to 3-3.
Background and Context
Fudd entered the league as the top draft selection after a standout collegiate career at UConn. The league noted her 17-point third quarter tied for the second-most by a rookie in any quarter and her six three-pointers set the second-most by a rookie in a single game. The matchup also marked the season debut of Ionescu, who missed the first five games of the season due to a preseason foot injury sustained against Connecticut.
Key Players
- Azzi Fudd (Dallas Wings) – Rookie guard, 24 points, 3 steals, 2 blocks; historic third-quarter performance.
- Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) – Former UConn teammate of Fudd, 24 points, 6 rebounds.
- Arike Ogunbowale (Dallas Wings) – Guard, 19 points, contributed to the Wings’ scoring surge.
- Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty) – Guard, 11 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds; returned from injury.
- Satou Sabally (New York Liberty) – Forward, 20 points in her second game after recovering from a concussion.
- Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty) – Former Husky, recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Data and Statistics
- Wings’ third-quarter: 71-61 lead after making seven three-pointers.
- Fudd’s three-point shooting: missed first attempt, then made five consecutive threes, including a banked shot that extended the lead to 66-53 with 3:15 left.
- Team records after the game: Dallas Wings 4-3, New York Liberty 3-3.
- Liberty’s roster: missing Betnijah Laney-Hamilton for personal reasons.
Official Statements
The WNBA league office confirmed that Fudd’s 17-point quarter “tied for the second most points by a rookie in any quarter in WNBA history.” No other comments were provided.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
All sources report identical scoring totals and game chronology; no discrepancies were identified. Information on coaching remarks, attendance figures, and detailed statistical breakdowns beyond those cited remains unavailable.
What’s Next
Dallas Wings host Las Vegas on Thursday. New York Liberty travel to face Portland Fire on Monday in the second half of a back-to-back set.
