Tag Archive | Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe

Liberty Drop Hard-Fought Game in Chicago, 101-92

By Stacy Podelski August 8, 2019 Leave a comment

The New York Liberty met the Chicago Sky for the third and final time in the 2019 regular season. Despite leading by as many as ten points, the Liberty ultimately fell to the Sky, 101-92. New York started the game hot, shooting 56.8% from the field in the first half. The team finished the […]

New York Liberty Sign Marine Johannès

By Stacy Podelski March 21, 2019 Leave a comment

The New York Liberty have signed French guard Marine Johannès, General Manager Jonathan Kolb announced today. The terms of the agreements were not disclosed, per team policy. The 5’10 guard has played for Tango Bourges Basket, located in Bourges, France. She was recently voted Best Guard by fans in the regular season awards. Johannès joins […]

New York Liberty Announce Player Signings

By Stacy Podelski February 13, 2019 Leave a comment

The New York Liberty have re-signed restricted free agents guard Rebecca Allen and center Amanda Zahui B, head coach Katie Smith announced Monday. The terms of the agreements were not disclosed, per team policy. Allen enters her fifth season with the Liberty after being signed as an undrafted free agent before the 2015 season. Zahui […]

Nurse’s Game- High in Win Over France Gives Canada Quarterfinals Apperance

By Stacy Podelski September 26, 2018 Leave a comment

New York Liberty guard Kia Nurse scored a game-high for the second consecutive time and Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe tallied a double-double as Canada Basketball’s Senior Women’s National Team got by France, 71-60. The win grants Canada a quarterfinals appearance and a two-day rest. Canada (3-0) finishes first in Group A and will now face the […]

Nurse Explodes for 29 Points as Unbeaten Canada Defeats Greece in World Cup, 82-63

By Stacy Podelski September 24, 2018 Leave a comment

New York Liberty guard Kia Nurse tallied a game-high 29 points as Canada Basketball’s Senior Women’s National Team defeated Korea, 82-63, to remain unbeaten in FIBA World Cup play. Leading Korea 8-3 midway through the first quarter, Canada used a 7-0 run to take a commanding 15-3 lead. However, Korea briefly responded with a […]

New York Liberty Looks To Bounce Back Versus Sun on Thursday

By Stacy Podelski June 7, 2018 Leave a comment

After dropping a hard-fought battle to Phoenix at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, the New York Liberty(2-3) look to bounce back at Westchester County Center against the league-leading Connecticut Sun (5-1) . The Sun are coming off of a close loss as well, their first of the season. QUICK HITS Tina Charles leads the league […]