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Owen Pence
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Owen Pence is a freelance reporter specializing in women’s basketball. His work can be found at Nets Republic, Winsidr, and elsewhere. He has been published in The Boston Globe, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, and Star Tribune. He is located in Brooklyn.
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Owen Pence·January 19, 2023·8 min read

Who Should the NY Liberty Target in Free Agency?

After winning a playoff game in 2022 and hosting another, the Liberty have established themselves as a team on the...
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Owen Pence·October 26, 2022·15 min read

New York Liberty 2022 Report Card, and What It Portends

The Liberty won a playoff game in 2022, and hosted another—the franchise’s first at the Barclays Center. By every reasonable...
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Owen Pence·December 6, 2022·14 min read

In Appreciation of Marine Johannès, the Walking Highlight Reel

Marine Johannès and the Art of the Impossible at Barclays Center In New York, we don’t just ask for wins;...
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Owen Pence·June 23, 2022·6 min read

Jocelyn Willoughby, on “the Quest to Read and Be Curious”

“Be curious.” It’s a simple yet profound suggestion, one New York Liberty forward Jocelyn Willoughby has embodied in her 24...
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