Tag Archive | Cappie Pondexter

Liberty rally at ‘The Rock’ to even series with Fever

Defense has been a key for the New York Liberty thus far, with any success the ladies have had on the court. That was again the case as the Liberty defeated the Fever 87-72 at a rallying Game Two victory of the WNBA Playoffs at the Prudential Center. Leading New York was Nicole Powell, who recorded 19 points, Plenette Pierson had 15 as […]

Liberty need a rally at The Rock to keep postseason hopes alive

The New York Liberty fell in the final seconds of play to the Indiana Fever by a final of 74-72 in the opening round of the playoffs on Thursday night.  For Indiana defense was the key, as the Fever had normally clutch Cappie Pondexter tied up enough to miss a three-point shot. Now the only way for the Liberty to keep their playoff […]

New York Liberty unable to handle any ‘Moore’ of Lynx in 86-68 loss

The New York Liberty (18-14) were unable to contain rookie Maya More and the Minnesota Lynx (25-7) in a rough 86-68 loss on Sunday basketball action. Moore dropped 19 points to lead the Lynx, as Minnesota finished the game by shooting 54 percent from the field-which includes an 8-for-18 mark from beyond the three-point ling. Leading the Liberty offense were Plenette Pierson, who […]

New York Liberty clinches a playoff spot with 78-62 victory over Lynx

The New York Liberty (18-13) clinched a sport in the WNBA Playoffs with a 78-62 victory over the WNBA’s best team the Minnesota Lynx (24-7) on Friday night. Leading all Liberty scorers was Leilani Mitchell, who finished with 24 points, connecting with six three pointers. Also having a good night were Cappie Pondexter and Plenette Pierson who both recorded 13 points each. The Lynx had their six-game […]

New York Liberty turns the table on Sky with 71-67 victory

The New York Liberty (17-13) rallied from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Sky (14-16) 71-67 on Tuesday. Cappie Pondexter led the offense with 19 points, along with Plenette Pierson’s 17 to lead the Liberty to victory. New York had lost two straight and five of their previous nine, The team had plenty to celebrate, as head coach John […]

Not so ‘Cappy’ return for Pondexter, Liberty in 74-73 loss to Chicago

It is always a special thing to return to your hometown, to be able to have all of your friends and family watching. Instead of Cappie Pondexter returning home to Chicago and dominating, instead she and the New York Liberty (16-13) were edged by the Chicago Sky (14-15) in WNBA action on Saturday. Leading the sky with a three-pointer with 31 […]

Cappie Queen of Clutch in New York Liberty comeback victory in Phoenix: 74-70

Once again the Queen of Clutch comes through as Cappie Pondexter recorded 17 points in the fourth quarter to lead the New York Liberty (16-12) to a 74-70 victory over her former team the Phoenix Mercury (15-11) on Tuesday night. Pondexter is at her best when the game is on the line, and when her back is against the wall and […]