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Cappie Pondexter leads Liberty past Sun in first game back from Olympic break

Originally published: August 16, 2012 10:25 PM
Updated: August 18, 2012 5:27 PM
By MIKE GAVIN  michael.gavin@newsday.com

Cappie Pondexter goes to the basket against Connecticut's

Photo credit: Jason Decrow | Cappie Pondexter goes to the basket against Connecticut's Asjha Jones during a WNBA game at the Prudential Center. (Aug. 16, 2012)

NEWARK -- The Liberty's first game back from a disappointing first half and monthlong Olympic break was easily their best performance of the season.

They upset the best team in the WNBA, handing the Connecticut Sun their fifth loss of the season with a 79-66 win at the Prudential Center Thursday night.

They also avenged the worst defeat in franchise history, a 97-55 loss to the Sun...

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