Nneka Ogwumike hits buzzer-beater for Sparks over Liberty
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Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Nneka Ogwumike's three-pointer at the buzzer secured a dramatic 98-97 victory for the Los Angeles Sparks against the New York Liberty on June 21. The Sparks rallied from a 17-point deficit, with Ogwumike scoring eight of her 24 points in the final two minutes. The game was part of the WNBA's 'Court Origins' night, celebrating the league's history. Erica Wheeler assisted on the decisive play as time expired, prompting a celebration from fans and teammates alike.
- •Sparks overcame a 17-point deficit to win.
- •Ogwumike scored 24 points, including the game-winner.
- •Game was part of WNBA's 30th anniversary celebration.
- •Liberty's Breanna Stewart missed crucial free throws late.
- •Sparks now hold an 8-8 record this season.
- 7:30 PMCBS Sports — Don't take Nneka Ogwumike for granted: How the WNBA veteran keeps proving her value on -- and off -- the court
- 5:23 AMESPN — Ogwumike's shot lifts Sparks on 'emotional' night
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Nneka Ogwumike hits a buzzer-beating 3 as the Sparks beat the Liberty 98-97
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beater gives Sparks a big win over Liberty
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifts Sparks over Liberty
"Nneka Ogwumike hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Los Angeles Sparks to a 98-97 victory over the New York Liberty on Sunday night on the anniversary of the league's first game that featured the same two teams. The Sparks, who lost that inaugural game to the Liberty in 1997, trailed by 17 points in the third quarter before rallying behind Ogwumike, who finished with 24 points. On the final play, Erica Wheeler drove and passed it out to Ogwumike who calmly sank the 3-pointer just before the buzzer from the wing.
"Nneka Ogwumike's 3-pointer at the buzzer sent the Sparks past the Liberty on Sunday night in a rematch of the first WNBA game in 1997.
"Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike hits a buzzer-beating three-point shot to L.A. an electric 98-97 win over the New York Liberty.
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External links- CBS SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:30 PMDon't take Nneka Ogwumike for granted: How the WNBA veteran keeps proving her value on -- and off -- the court
Ogwumike sent the Sparks home with a win Sunday night with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer over the Liberty
- ESPNJun 22, 2026, 5:23 AMOgwumike's shot lifts Sparks on 'emotional' night
Nneka Ogwumike's 3-pointer at the buzzer sent the Sparks past the Liberty on Sunday night in a rematch of the first WNBA game in 1997.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:04 AMNneka Ogwumike hits a buzzer-beating 3 as the Sparks beat the Liberty 98-97
Nneka Ogwumike hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Los Angeles Sparks to a 98-97 victory over the New York Liberty on Sunday night on the anniversary of the league's first game that featured the same two teams. The Sparks, who lost that inaugural game to the Liberty in 1997, trailed by 17 points in the third quarter before rallying behind Ogwumike, who finished with 24 points. On the final play, Erica Wheeler drove and passed it out to Ogwumike who calmly sank the 3-pointer just before the buzzer from the wing.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:52 AMNneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beater gives Sparks a big win over Liberty
Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike hits a buzzer-beating three-point shot to L.A. an electric 98-97 win over the New York Liberty.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:39 AMNneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifts Sparks over Liberty
Los Angeles completed a 17-point comeback to win it at the buzzer.
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