The Liberty star absolutely dominated Los Angeles in the first half Saturday afternoon.
, Stewart tallied 24 points, five assists and five blocks. No other player in WNBA history has registered more than 20 points, five assists and five blocks in a single half.June 22, 2024
Stewart also logged three steals and drained eight of her 10 shots from the field in the opening two quarters. When the game's final buzzer sounded, Stewart had 33 points, seven assists and six blocks, helping the Liberty win for the 10th time in their last 11 games. She is the fourth player in WNBA history to notch at least 30 points, five assists and five blocks in a full game, joining A'ja Wilson , Napheesa Collier and Candace Parker .
After taking down the Sparks, the Liberty improved to 14–3, just behind the Connecticut Sun in terms of winning percentage for first place in the WNBA.Tom Dierberger is a writer and editor for the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated. Tom joined SI in 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports, and NBC Sports. In his spare time, Tom can be seen throwing out his arm while playing fetch with his dog, Walter B. Boy.
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