Nneka Ogwumike hits buzzer-beater for Sparks against Liberty
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Nneka Ogwumike made a buzzer-beater to secure a 98-97 victory for the Los Angeles Sparks over the New York Liberty on June 21, 2026, during the WNBA's 30th anniversary game. The match highlighted the league's history, featuring legends at center court for the pregame festivities. With the Sparks trailing by two and no timeouts remaining, Ogwumike connected on a 3-pointer off an assist from Erica Wheeler. The event honored the league's evolution and celebrated former players who contributed to its success. Updates may follow as reactions unfold.
- •Sparks win 98-97 over Liberty in anniversary game
- •Ogwumike scores game-winning shot at the buzzer
- •Event honors former WNBA players and league history
- •Game played June 21, 2026, in Los Angeles
- •Ogwumike is fourth all-time leading scorer in WNBA
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Ogwumike wins it for Sparks at the buzzer in 30th season Anniversary Game against Liberty
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike ends WNBA 30th anniversary game with stunning buzzer-beater
"LOS ANGELES — Nneka Ogwumike couldn’t fight back the tears as the ESPN broadcast asked her what it meant to have a celebration of the WNBA’s evolution on her home court. No. 30 hit the game-winner at the buzzer for the Los Angeles Sparks’ 98-97 victory over the New York Liberty on Sunday night to commemorate the league’s 30th season and honor all of the legends in the building who helped the franchise survive to this point. It was all too much for the 15-year veteran to process during her live i
"LOS ANGELES -- It was a game to remember.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 4:20 AMOgwumike wins it for Sparks at the buzzer in 30th season Anniversary Game against Liberty
LOS ANGELES -- It was a game to remember.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:01 AMSparks star Nneka Ogwumike ends WNBA 30th anniversary game with stunning buzzer-beater
LOS ANGELES — Nneka Ogwumike couldn’t fight back the tears as the ESPN broadcast asked her what it meant to have a celebration of the WNBA’s evolution on her home court. No. 30 hit the game-winner at the buzzer for the Los Angeles Sparks’ 98-97 victory over the New York Liberty on Sunday night to commemorate the league’s 30th season and honor all of the legends in the building who helped the franchise survive to this point. It was all too much for the 15-year veteran to process during her live i
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