LOS ANGELES — Tina Charles had 14 points and 14 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season, helping the Liberty beat the Los Angeles Sparks, 59-53, on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
The Liberty (12-5) won their third consecutive road game and secured sole possession of first place in the W.N.B.A.’s Eastern Conference heading into the All-Star break.
Epiphanny Prince added 13 points for the Liberty, and Essence Carson had 12.
The team tied its lowest scoring total of the season, shooting just 26 percent (17 of 66) from the field. But the Liberty held a 55-33 advantage in rebounds, including 19-3 on the offensive end, and made 25 of 34 free throws.