Liberty, playing without Breanna Stewart, can't complete comeback in loss to Dallas Wings
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers grabs the loose ball against New York Liberty guard Marine Johannes (23) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, July 28, 2025. Credit: AP/LM Otero
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale had 20 points and 14 assists, Paige Bueckers scored 20 points and the Dallas Wings hung on to beat the Liberty 92-82 on Monday night despite making only one field goal in the fourth quarter.
Dallas led 85-62 through three quarters but a 3-pointer from Aziaha James with about 7 minutes remaining was the Wings' only basket of the final period.
The Liberty outscored Dallas 20-3 over the first 8 1/2 minutes, capped by Jonquel Jones' 3-pointer that made it 88-82.
Bueckers — with former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd in attendance wearing an “I Heart PB” T-shirt — finally scored for Dallas, making two free throws with 1:06 remaining. After Jones missed a jumper, DiJonai Carrington made two free throws for a 92-82 lead with 54 seconds left.
The Wings led 31-19 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 63-36 at halftime, when Ogunbowale became the first player in WNBA history to have at least 15 points and 10 assists in one half.
Jones had 18 points for the Liberty (17-8), who were playing without Breanna Stewart because of a right leg injury and lost their second straight.. Sabrina Ionescu scored 17.
Luisa Geiselsoder had 14 points for Dallas (8-19).
Up next
Liberty: Visits Minnesota on Wednesday in a matchup of the two conference leaders.
Dallas: Hosts Atlanta on Wednesday.
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