Clinching and dominance

Today's results:

The Wings clinched a playoff spot for the first time in three years with a 77-76 win over the Liberty.

The Sun downed the Mercury, 76-67.

WNBA team news:

Travel continues to be an issue in the WNBA, except when chance encounters are involved.

WNBA player news:

Aerial Powers is hitting her stride at the right time.

College coach news:

Mississippi State assistant coach Tamisha Augustin has departed to work in the NBA's G-League.