Pondexter, Liberty beat Sun 84-81 in overtime

The Associated Press
The Associated Press
NEWARK, N.J.
Tina Charles, Kia Vaughn, Plenette Pierson
Tina Charles, Cappie Pondexter
Tan White, Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter
Leilani Mitchell, Kara Lawson
Kia Vaugh

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.

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