Pondexter lifts Liberty past Mystics
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cappie Pondexter netted 25 points, while Leilani Mitchell chipped in 16 as the New York Liberty downed the Washington Mystics, 76-70, on Friday.
Pondexter was 9-of-13 from the field while Mitchell nailed four three-pointers for the Liberty, who have won three straight following an 0-5 start. Essence Carson added 13 points and Kia Vaughn tallied 10.
Crystal Langhorne poured in 24 points while Michelle Snow registered a double- double with 10 points and 12 rebounds for Washington, which has dropped five of its first six contests to begin the year.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Liberty got off to fast start and essentially coasted the rest of the way, outscoring the Mystics 35-13 in the opening frame. New York shot 61.9 percent from the floor while outrebounding Washington, 11-3, in the quarter.