Overview

• The New York Liberty, 2024 WNBA champions, will play a preseason game at the University of Oregon's Matthew Knight Arena on May 12.
• The game marks the return of former Oregon stars Sabrina Ionescu and Nyara Sabally to their collegiate homecourt.
• The Liberty will face the Toyota Antelopes, a team from the Women's Japan Basketball League, in the exhibition matchup.
• Ionescu, a three-time WNBA All-Star, will lead additional team activities and community events in Eugene during the weekend.
• The event is part of a broader WNBA trend of hosting preseason games at players' alma maters, including upcoming games for Caitlin Clark at Iowa and Angel Reese at LSU.