Powell has 27 points, 12 boards and sets Monarchs’ season scoring mark in 88-66 win over Lynx
By APSunday, September 13, 2009
Powell sets team scoring mark in Monarchs’ win
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nicole Powell had 27 points and set Sacramento’s single-season scoring record as the Monarchs cruised to an 88-66 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night in the season finale for both teams.
Rebekkah Brunson had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Hamchetou Maiga-Ba scored 12 points and Ticha Penicheiro added 10 assists for the Monarchs (12-22).
Powell, who also had 12 rebounds, entered the game five points behind Yolanda Griffith
Powell hit five 3-pointers and made 11 of 14 shots overall in scoring in double figures for the 29th time this season, setting another franchise record.
Charde Houston scored 18 points for the Lynx (14-20), who shot 26 percent. Quanitra Hollingsworth scored nine points and had nine rebounds.
The Monarchs led by led by 11 points going into the fourth quarter. The Lynx went scoreless for over six minutes in the period and were outscored 20-9.
Sacramento finished with the WNBA’s worst record this year and the second-worst mark in franchise history. The Monarchs failed to make the playoffs for the first time in seven years.
Despite playing the final 28 games without leading scorer Seimone Augustus, who had knee surgery and played only six games, the Lynx stayed in the playoff hunt until being eliminated Friday night with a loss at Los Angeles.
The Monarchs’ offense continued to revolve around Powell in the third quarter. She scored nine points as the Monarchs stretched their lead to 68-57 heading into the fourth.
Powell was clearly the difference in the opening half. The Lynx had no answer defensively against the former Stanford star, who made four 3-pointers and had 18 points, six rebounds and four assists, helping Sacramento take a 41-34 lead at the break.
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