Liberty dominates Aces with Breanna Stewart leading strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The New York Liberty secured a decisive victory over the Las Vegas Aces, winning 111-71 on August 9, 2026. Breanna Stewart emphasized the importance of not underestimating the Aces, who were missing key players A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray. The Liberty has now won seven of its last eight games, improving their record to 20-13, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference. Stewart noted that the team's turnaround began after a loss to the Indiana Fever on July 18. The Liberty's next matchup is against the Fever on August 11.
- •Liberty wins against Aces, final score 111-71.
- •Breanna Stewart highlights avoiding a 'trap game' mentality.
- •Aces played without stars A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray.
- •Liberty improves to 20-13, currently fourth in the Eastern Conference.
- •Next game for Liberty is against the Indiana Fever on August 11.
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Liberty’s Breanna Stewart thrilled to avoid ‘trap game’ vs. Aces with stars sidelined
"As the Liberty dominated the short-handed Aces, star Breanna Stewart was proud the team didn't fall into a trap game.
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