New York Liberty Advance to WNBA Semifinals After Upset Victory Over Minnesota Lynx
The No. 8 seed New York Liberty defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in a WNBA playoff quarterfinal game, advancing to the semifinals. Key performers for the Liberty included Jonquel Jones with 21 points and 13 rebounds, Breanna Stewart with…
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, September 29, 2026 —
The New York Liberty, entering the WNBA playoffs as the No. 8 seed, have advanced to the semifinals after defeating the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx. The Liberty secured their spot with a decisive 87-71 victory in their quarterfinal matchup.
The game saw strong performances from multiple Liberty players. Jonquel Jones led the team in scoring and rebounding, contributing 21 points and pulling down 13 boards. Breanna Stewart also scored 21 points, providing significant offensive firepower. Sabrina Ionescu rounded out the key contributors with 18 points for the Liberty.
This win marks a significant achievement for the Liberty, who overcame the regular season’s top-ranked team to move forward in the postseason tournament. The Minnesota Lynx, who finished the regular season as the No. 1 seed, were unable to overcome the Liberty’s performance in the crucial playoff game.
The outcome means the Liberty will continue their playoff journey in the semifinals, while the Lynx’s season concludes. Further details regarding the specific date and opponent for the Liberty’s semifinal game were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
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