NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Cappie Pondexter hit a fall-away jumper with 24.3 seconds left in overtime and finished with 27 points to help the New York Liberty rally for an 84-81 victory against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday night.
Down by 15 points after the third quarter, the Liberty (15-11) limited the Sun to seven points in the fourth quarter and seven more in overtime to win their third straight game.
Pondexter hit an off-balance 3-pointer to give the Liberty a 74-71 lead with 50.6 seconds left, but Kara Lawson countered with a 3-pointer with 30 seconds left to force overtime.
Essence Carson scored 19 points for the Liberty, including two free throws with 6 seconds left to seal the win.
Tina Charles had 29 points and 13 rebounds for the Sun (16-9) and Renee Montgomery added 16 points.
