With Stewart, as well as depth stars Kennedy Burke and Nyara Sabally, still out due to varying ailments, Meesseman was placed in the Liberty starting lineup as the team sought to recover from Friday's brutal defeat to the same, cellar-dwelling Sun. Meesseman officially signed with New York hours before Friday's tip-off.

Emma Meesseman is officially returning to WNBA action. The New York Liberty’s newest addition will suit up tonight against the Connecticut Sun, a much-needed reinforcement as Breanna Stewart remains sidelined without a clear return timetable.

New York, which is riddled with injuries, got a lift from Emma Meesseman in her Liberty debut. The Belgium star, who spent most of the first half settling in, finished with a modest 11 points, two rebounds and three assists in her first WNBA game since 2022. Jonquel Jones added 21 points and nine rebounds.