Liberty defeat Fever as Mercedes Russell makes third appearance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The New York Liberty defeated the Indiana Fever 109-102 on Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 20 points, while Leonie Fiebich and Jonquel Jones contributed 20 and 19 points, respectively. Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points for Indiana, with Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark adding 22 and 21 points. Mercedes Russell made her third appearance for the Fever, playing three minutes and missing her only shot. Indiana's next game is against the Chicago Sky on Sunday.
- •Liberty improve to 23-15 with the victory over Fever.
- •Fever falls to 24-14 following the loss.
- •Mercedes Russell plays three minutes for Indiana.
- •Kelsey Mitchell leads all scorers with 25 points.
- •Fever's next game is against the Chicago Sky on Sunday.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Liberty defeat Fever, Mercedes Russell makes third appearance
"Former Lady Vol Mercedes Russell makes third appearance for Indiana in WNBA.
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