New York Liberty Upset Top-Seeded Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Playoffs, Advance to Semifinals
The No. 8 seed New York Liberty defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in a WNBA playoff game, advancing to the semifinal round.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, September 29, 2026 — In a significant upset during the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) playoffs, the eighth-seeded New York Liberty secured a decisive victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx. The Liberty defeated the Lynx with a final score of 87-71 in their playoff matchup.
This win propels the New York Liberty into the semifinal round of the WNBA postseason tournament. The team’s performance marked a notable achievement, as they overcame the league’s top-ranked squad to advance.
The Minnesota Lynx, having entered the playoffs as the number one seed, were considered a strong contender. However, the Liberty demonstrated a strong performance to secure their progression to the next stage of the competition. The specific date and location of the game were not provided in the summary, nor were details regarding individual player statistics or key moments of the game. The exact opponents the New York Liberty will face in the semifinal round were also not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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