Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, September 29, 2026 — The No. 8-seeded New York Liberty has advanced to the semifinal round of the WNBA playoffs following a decisive 87-71 victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx. The game took place as part of the WNBA playoff schedule.

The Liberty’s performance secured their progression in the tournament, marking a significant achievement for the eighth-seeded team. The Minnesota Lynx, who entered the game as the top seed, were unable to overcome the Liberty’s offensive and defensive efforts.

The final score of 87-71 indicates a substantial margin of victory for the New York Liberty. Further details regarding specific player performances, key plays, or the date and location of the game were not provided in the summary. The outcome of this matchup has determined the Liberty’s placement in the next stage of the playoffs.

With this win, the New York Liberty has earned a spot in the WNBA semifinal round. The identity of their next opponent and the schedule for the semifinal games are not detailed in the provided information.

The Minnesota Lynx, despite being the top seed, were eliminated from contention by this playoff loss. The team’s season concludes with this result.

The structure of the WNBA playoffs involves multiple rounds leading up to the championship series. Advancing to the semifinals means the Liberty are now among the final four teams competing for the league title. The remaining playoff teams will contest their respective semifinal matchups to determine who moves on to the WNBA Finals.

The specific timeline for the WNBA semifinals and finals was not included in the summary. Information regarding how the Liberty’s seeding impacted their playoff path or any previous matchups between the Liberty and the Lynx this season is also not available.


Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.

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