Women's Hoops Blog

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Friday, June 13, 2008

The Lynx could not overcome a dismal second quarter, their sloppy play or the Monarchs.

After trailing by as many as 19, Minnesota fought back in the second half and eventually pulled within a point, but Sacramento closed out the game with clutch free throws from Ticha Penicheiro . "All three of our losses have come down to the last three minutes of the basketball game, and that's when you have to be at your best," explains Coach Z.

Rookie Crystal Kelly was impressive for Sacramento off the bench and Nicole Powell did a great job behind the arc. While both teams played all of their active rosters, it was the Monarchs who seemed to have more balance and depth.

Despite losing their last two (and three of four), the Lynx are ready to bounce back. "I don't think there is a reason to panic,'' Nicky Anosike said. "We will refocus and move on. We will take a look at what we didn't do and move on to improve on that.''