New York Liberty Upset Top-Seeded Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Playoffs Quarterfinals
The No. 8-seeded New York Liberty defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in the WNBA playoffs quarterfinals, securing a spot in the semifinals.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, September 29, 2026 — The New York Liberty, seeded eighth in the WNBA playoffs, have advanced to the semifinals after a decisive victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx. The Liberty secured their spot with a 87-71 win in the quarterfinals matchup.
The game, which saw the Liberty outperform the heavily favored Lynx, concluded with New York holding an 16-point lead. This victory marks a significant achievement for the eighth-seeded team, propelling them past the No. 1 seed in the playoff bracket.
With this win, the New York Liberty have clinched a place in the WNBA semifinals. The details regarding the specific date of the game, location, or any individual player statistics were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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