Women's Hoops Blog

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Monday, August 20, 2007

The Lynx ended the 2007 season with the same record as the 2006 season. But this time they finished the season on a winning streak and more hope for 2008. Playing against the Silver Stars reserves, the Lynx used a huge third quarter to cruise to a 81-55 win.

Shanna Crossley scored a game high 20 points and Sandora Irvin added 10 points and 14 rebounds. Kristen Mann led Lynx four players in double figures with 19 points. Noelle Quinn set a new team record for most assists in a game (14) and tied a team record for assists in a season (148) and Tamika Raymond was perfect from the floor and pulled down 11 rebounds.

"We thought we would win more games," said Roger Griffith. "We thought we would be right there on the edge of a playoff spot. But the way this team fought, the way some of our rookies improved as the year went on, we really feel like we are a player or two away from being a very good basketball team."

Finding an intimidating presence on the inside is the top priority for the Lynx in the off season. Adding a savvy veteran leader is also important and may be even more critical if Svetlana Abrosimova played her last game in a Lynx uniform.