Photos: Sabrina Ionescu and Nyara Sabally return to Eugene with a New York Liberty victory over the Toyota Antelopes, 84-61

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May 12, 2025
Sabrina Ionescu (20) takes a moment to wave to fans as they cheer for her. The New York Liberty take on the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on May 12, 2025. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)
Sabrina Ionescu (20) takes a moment to wave to fans as they cheer for her. The New York Liberty take on the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on May 12, 2025. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)
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Sabrina Ionescu (20) takes a moment to wave to fans as they cheer for her. The New York Liberty take on the Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on May 12, 2025. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)
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