Katie Smith thrashed the Monarchs, dropping in 34 points and 6 three-pointers. Under her leadership, the Lynx have clawed their way back to .500.

"Katie knows what she's capable of doing, and what this team needs her to do," coach McConnell Serio said. "Tonight, she showed it."

"I was being aggressive," Smith said. "I was hitting some shots and got some good looks. We got everyone involved. A lot of people were doing some things."

Hayden went out after taking a shot to the head. Unclear when she'll be back.