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Ionescu’s Free Throws Propel Liberty Past Valkyries 81-78 in Homecoming

Returning from a neck injury, the Walnut Creek native scored 11 points with seven clutch free throws in the final two minutes to clinch the victory.

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Overview

  • Breanna Stewart led New York with 23 points and 10 rebounds, pouring in 21 points before halftime.
  • Kate Martin posted a career-high 21 points off the bench for Golden State, drilling four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.
  • Ionescu made a game-clinching steal with 26 seconds remaining to set up her decisive free throws.
  • The Liberty have swept the Valkyries in all three meetings this season to maintain their perfect mark against the expansion team.
  • Golden State will look to rebound at home when it hosts the Chicago Sky on Friday.