June 5, 2013 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) New York Liberty Team Notes:

− The Liberty played their second-straight overtime game, knocking off defending WNBA Champion Indiana Fever 75-68 to improve to 2-1 on the season. New York is now 2-0 in overtime games.

− The Liberty erased a 16-point deficit en route to the win. It marked the most points the team has trailed this season.

− New York outrebounded an opponent for the first time this season, holding a 33-30 edge against the Fever

− New York moved 2-0 when scoring 70 points or more and holding its opposition to below 70.

− The Liberty have outscored opponents in the paint in each of the first three games this season, including outpacing Indiana 32-28.

Player Notes:

− Essence Carson scored a season-high 21 points, her eighth career 20-point game. It marks the second time this season that she led the team in scoring and second-straight game.

− Alex Montgomery topped her career highs in both scoring and rebounding with 13 points and seven boards off the bench.

− With four points against the Fever, Katie Smith is now six points away from second place on the WNBA all-time scoring list.

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Liberty Tops Fever, 75-68