UConn alumni shine in New York Liberty's victory over Connecticut Sun
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
In an 89-80 victory for the New York Liberty over the Connecticut Sun on June 9, Breanna Stewart led all scorers with 28 points. Aaliyah Edwards and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, both former UConn players, chipped in 15 points each. The Liberty faced challenges with key players sidelined, while the Sun also missed several key contributors. Edwards and Nelson-Ododa combined for a significant portion of the Sun's scoring, particularly in the second half, keeping the game competitive despite trailing by as many as 13 points.
- •Liberty's top three scorers were all former UConn players.
- •Stewart made 9 of 17 shots and went 9 for 9 from the free-throw line.
- •Connecticut trailed but made a late push in the fourth quarter.
- •Edwards returned to the lineup after missing four games with a concussion.
- •Nelson-Ododa finished 6 for 6 from the field and grabbed eight rebounds.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — UConn players lead the way in New York Liberty’s 89-80 win over Connecticut Sun
"The game’s three top scorers were all Huskies.
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