New York Liberty Make WNBA History, Upset Top-Seeded Minnesota Lynx in Playoffs
The No. 8-seeded New York Liberty defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in the WNBA playoffs quarterfinals, becoming the first No. 8 seed in league history to eliminate a No. 1 seed and advancing to the semifinals.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 29, 2026 — In a historic performance, the No. 8-seeded New York Liberty has upset the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA playoffs quarterfinals. The Liberty secured their advancement to the semifinals with a decisive 87-71 victory over the Lynx.
The New York Liberty’s win marks a significant milestone in WNBA history, as they are now the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in the league’s playoff structure. This achievement underscores the team’s resilience and performance throughout the postseason.
The quarterfinal matchup saw the Liberty demonstrate strong play to overcome the favored Minnesota Lynx. The final score of 87-71 reflects a dominant performance by the Liberty, who have now advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.
The outcome of this series represents a notable shift in playoff seeding expectations and highlights the competitive nature of the WNBA. Further details regarding game statistics and player performances were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Doug Feinberg, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
