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Monarchs snap six-game losing streak (AP)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:08:26 PDT

Tough work on the glass and 21 points from Nicole Powell were just enough to end the Sacramento Monarchs' road woes. The Western Conference's worst team ended a six-game losing streak and won the finale of its five-game road trip, 74-68 over the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night. Sacramento (2-8) used a 22-4 advantage in second-chance points and a 10-2 run down the stretch for its first...

Wiggins, Anosike lead Lynx past Dream, 91-85 (AP)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:36:27 PDT

Candice Wiggins has picked up her production since the Minnesota Lynx lost Seimone Augustus for the season. Wiggins scored 23 points and Nicky Anosike had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Lynx to a 91-85 win over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night. "She's always had it in her," Minnesota coach Jennifer Gillom said.

Wiggins, Hodges help Lynx cruise past Mercury (AP)

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:12:42 PDT

After the initial shock of losing her, the Minnesota Lynx are doing just fine without Seimone Augustus. Candice Wiggins and Roneeka Hodges scored 22 points each, leading the Lynx to a 109-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night. Nicky Anosike and Renee Montgomery had 15 points each and Rashanda McCants added 11 for the Lynx (6-3), who scored a season high in points.

Despite knee injury, Lynx star Augustus optimistic (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:01:53 PDT

While her teammates were getting dressed for Saturday night's game against Phoenix, Seimone Augustus leaned on crutches to hobble down a few steps.

Wiggins leads Lynx over Liberty (AP)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:19:13 PDT

Candice Wiggins' scoring struggles ended at the right time for the Minnesota Lynx. The second-year forward ended a four-game slump by scoring 18 of her season-high 25 points in the first half and the Minnesota Lynx snapped a two-game slide with a 69-57 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night.