New York, NY -- (Sports Network) - Janel McCarville scored 21 points on 10-of-15 shooting to lift New York Liberty over the Atlanta Dream, 82-71.

Cathrine Kraayeveld had 18 points and Lisa Willis added 12 for the Liberty, who secured a spot in the postseason.

Betty Lennox sank six three-pointers en route to a game-high 28-point performance for the Dream, who have dropped nine games in a row. Erika Desouza donated 10 points and six rebounds in the loss.