NEW YORK — The New York Liberty matched their very own WNBA file by hitting 19 3-pointers in a 100-52 rout of the Connecticut Solar on Sunday.
The margin of victory was the second largest in league historical past, falling wanting the 59-point file held by Minnesota in a win over Indiana in 2017. It did set the franchise mark for greatest win, eclipsing a 43-point victory over Washington in 1998.
Sabrina Ionescu led New York with 18 factors whereas Jonquel Jones added 13 factors and 11 rebounds. Breanna Stewart and Leonie Fiebich additionally had 13 factors. All 4 sat out for practically the complete fourth quarter.
The Liberty completed 19 of 32 on 3-point makes an attempt, led by Ionescu who transformed 4 of her six pictures from lengthy distance.
Nonetheless, New York improved to 7-0 for the primary time because the 1997 season.
New York additionally hit 19 3-pointers in opposition to Chicago on Could 22 to interrupt the earlier league file. The Liberty virtually topped that mark by way of three quarters as they hit 18 3s within the first half-hour, however they went chilly within the fourth from the surface, solely making one.
The Liberty completed off a busy week by profitable their fourth sport in six days. They now have a little bit of a break now with their subsequent sport in Washington on Thursday.
Sunday’s matchup was the primary sport of the three-week lengthy Commissioner’s Cup in-season event. New York made the ultimate final 12 months earlier than dropping to Minnesota. The Liberty obtained their revenge by profitable the WNBA championship.
New York took it proper at Connecticut, constructing a 31-13 lead after one quarter as Stewart, Ionescu, Fiebich and Jones mixed to attain all of the factors. The Liberty stored it rolling within the second quarter extending the benefit to 60-28 on the half. New York shot 68% from the sector within the first half, together with making 12 3-pointers.
The Liberty did not let up within the third quarter and the factors stored happening the scoreboard.
Even up 50 factors, New York challenged a foul dedicated by Ionescu on a 3-point shot by Marina Mabrey. New York received the problem, and the star guard ran out on the court docket in pleasure then high-fived the Liberty workers for difficult the decision.
Tina Charles and Jacy Sheldon led Connecticut (1-6) with 10 factors every.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
