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Liberty Rout Sun 100-52 to Set Franchise Record and Stay Unbeaten

A franchise-record 48-point victory underscores the team’s depth, suffocating defense, perfect 7-0 start in Commissioner's Cup play.

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The Liberty vs. Sun game became one of the most talked-about subjects on social media,
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Overview

  • The Liberty matched the WNBA single-game record with 19 three-pointers in their 100-52 rout of Connecticut.
  • The 48-point victory eclipsed a 1998 43-point win over Washington to set a new franchise margin record and tie New York’s best start since 1997 at 7-0.
  • The reserves outscored the Sun’s starters 35-31 and New York’s defense ranks first in the league at 91 points allowed per 100 possessions.
  • Sabrina Ionescu led the team with 18 points, including four three-pointers, while Jonquel Jones contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds.
  • The unbeaten Liberty will face the Washington Mystics on Thursday as they continue their Commissioner's Cup run.