The Lynx got an important upset win last night over Seattle. Minnesota had a good shooting night, led by Teresa Edwards' 18 points including 3-for-4 from outside.

We missed the game (bocce in Brainerd) but Professor Steve sent in this report: "amazing game with many, many ups and downs: normal sloppy play by the Lynx (26 TOs, 24 FGs) overcome by Teresa's best game since she put on Lynx uniform, by superb outside shooting (over 50% at one point) for the first twelve minutes, and by great hustle towards end. Teresa justified Suzie's belief in her many times over, and Helen did a fine job at the point (10 assists)-- our offensive sets seemed really out of synch for the middle third of the game, but then recovered sharply, especially when Svet came back in. Great way to close out the home season; best crowd all year."

Edwards knew the team was on the ropes. "We still have a lot to prove," she said. "I don't want to go out like a chump; we're not going to roll over and die."

Unfortunatly, after last night's big win, the Lynx had to get up in the wee hours today and catch a 6:30 flight to Charlotte for tonight's game. They started off with 7 turnovers in 8 possessions, went down 12-0, and went on to lose the game.

"We left for the airport at 4:30 this morning and traveled here to play in less than 24 hours," said coach SMS. "I don't like to make excuses, but we just didn't have it tonight. Our starters didn't have their legs."

Smith-Taylor led the Sting tonight with 13. With the win, Charlotte (as the only team in the East over .500) take a half game lead.