Breanna Stewart, a name synonymous with dominance on the basketball court, has etched her name in the annals of the sport’s history. She scored 42 points in New York’s 100-89 victory over Indiana Fever on Sunday, becoming the first player in WNBA history with three 40-point games in a season.
Liberty were also powered by Jonquel Jones 15-point, 12-rebound double-double and Courtney Vandersloot’s season-high 14 assists.
With 10 points on 2 of 5 shooting from 3-point range, Sabrina Lonescu joined Kesley Pum and Diana Taurasi as the only WNBA players to have 100 three-pointers in a season.
Indiana was led by Kesley Mitchell and Erica Wheeler who scored 22 and 21 points, respectively. Rookie forward Aliyah Boston notched 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
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The journey of the 28 year old to becoming one of the WNBA’s brightest stars has been marked by challenges, triumphs, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
From her college days at the University of Connecticut, she became one of the most decorated players in NCAA history where she won 151 games and lost 5, which included four straight national championships.
She was the first NCAA basketball player ever to tally 400 assists and block 400 shots.to her current tenure with the New York Liberty, Stewart has consistently proven herself as a game-changer.
As the 2023 WNBA season continues, all eyes will be on Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty.
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Each game she plays is an opportunity to witness history in the making, and fans across the league eagerly anticipate her every move .
Next, the Liberty will face the Las Vegas Aces in the Commissioner’s Cup Championship at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Tuesday in Vegas.
