Overview

• Sabrina Ionescu scored a game-high 25 points, including a midcourt 3-pointer, as the New York Liberty defeated the Toyota Antelopes 84-61 in a preseason game in Eugene, Oregon.
• The crowd at Matthew Knight Arena gave Ionescu a standing ovation, underscoring her lasting impact on the Oregon community and basketball program.
• Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson declared May 12 'Sabrina Ionescu Day' in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the city and university.
• The game was part of the WNBA’s initiative to reconnect star players with their collegiate roots, similar to events featuring Caitlin Clark at Iowa and Angel Reese at LSU.
• The Liberty also exercised Nyara Sabally’s fourth-year option, ensuring the former Oregon standout remains with the team through 2026.