At home, in front of more than 7,000 fans, Charlotte actually won. Two Sting starters (Staley and Tangela Smith) played the entire game; two others played 37 and 39. "We finally found some rhythm," coach Lacey asserts.

The commish attended. A Sting fan reports: "Today was a great game... The [giveaway] was team jerseys, so that drew a lot of the attention. Hopefully, they will return on July 17 for the team shorts... I am really impressed with Donna Orender. She is able to work a crowd and sell her excitement for the league. I also greatly respect her willingness to admit when she's not sure about something."