Liberty Women's Basketball Defeats Seattle Storm 77-70

The New York Liberty continued their strong performance in the WNBA by defeating the Seattle Storm 77-70, extending their record to 28-6 and closing in on the top seed for the postseason. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton led the team with 18 points, while Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones contributed 17 and 15 points, respectively. The win reduced the Liberty's magic number to four, as they seek home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, a crucial factor for their championship aspirations. Coach Sandy Brondello emphasized the importance of maintaining their top position while preparing for the playoffs. The Liberty's solid home record (15-2) supports their goal of securing the top seed, which would enable them to avoid facing the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, early in the playoffs. Meanwhile, Liberty High School made headlines in Iowa, achieving a significant 42-20 victory over City High, with junior quarterback Reece Rettig passing for four touchdowns and Sutton Koller scoring five times.