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Stewart Leads Liberty Against Struggling Sun
9 Jun
Summary
- Liberty visits Sun on Monday, June 8, 2026.
- Sabrina Ionescu is out with a back injury.
- Brittney Griner is out with a rib injury.
The New York Liberty, holding a 7-4 record, are scheduled to play the Connecticut Sun, who stand at 2-10. This matchup is set for Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET, taking place at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Liberty are coming off a 83-75 victory where Breanna Stewart was a standout player, scoring 30 points.
Fans can watch the game on FOX5 New York and NBCS-BOS, with streaming options available through Fubo. Important player updates include Sabrina Ionescu of the Liberty being out due to a back injury. For the Sun, Brittney Griner is sidelined with a rib injury, and Kennedy Burke is questionable due to illness.
Statistically, the Liberty average 87.2 points per game, slightly more than the 88.1 points the Sun typically allow. Connecticut's offense scores 75.9 points per game, which is significantly less than the 82.4 points New York concedes. Breanna Stewart is a key contributor for the Liberty, averaging 19.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists.
