ALBANY, NY – The New York Liberty ended its 2019 preseason falling short to Connecticut, 98-79.
Liberty Guard, Kia Nurse led all scoring with 25 points. Nurse ends this preseason second in overall scoring, averaging 17.3 points per game. Making her impact on the game, rookie Asia Durr added 14 points off the bench.
New York will open the regular season this Friday, May 24 when the team hosts the Indiana Fever at the Westchester County Center. For tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com/nyliberty or call (914) 908-5980.
Liberty Notes
- New York’s preseason record is 1-3. This is the team’s second loss to Connecticut this preseason.
- Kia Nurse moves to second in preseason scoring with a 25-point game performance. She’s averaged 17.3 in the team’s four preseason games.
- This year’s 2nd overall draft pick, Asia Durr scored double figures for the first time this preseason with 14 points off the bench for New York.
- Tina Charles added 9 points for the Liberty.