Just the Facts, Ma'am: Epiphanny Prince (22 points) and Tina Charles (18 points, 11 rebounds) were the stars, but a team effort powered the New York Liberty to a playoff-clinching win over the Minnesota Lynx, 81-68. For dodgy officiating, unmitigated glee, dysfunctional cats, questionable … [Read more...]
Big day for guards, and for Tina Charles
Just the Facts: Sue Bird hit the big 5K, Tina Charles dropped 29, and the Liberty clamped down on defense to beat Seattle. For song lyrics, a perfect storm for an imperfect Storm, the island of misfit toys, big numbers, bling, CAROLYN SMASH, absconding with the beer, many fans, accomplished … [Read more...]
Fever runs hot early to beat Liberty
Just the Facts, Ma'am: Indiana rode a 32-12 first quarter lead to a 80-63 win over New York at the Garden. Maggie Lucas led all scorers with 23 points off Indiana's short-handed bench. Tanisha Wright had 12 points to lead the Liberty. For bad life decisions, bad shooting decisions, bad passing … [Read more...]
Charles spearheads balanced Liberty effort
Just the Facts, Ma'am: A slow start for both teams turned into a faster second half in which the New York Liberty took control over the Phoenix Mercury on their way to a 68-57 win. Tina Charles had 19 points and 11 rebounds for New York, with Essence Carson adding 10 points and Kiah Stokes 11 … [Read more...]
Defense fuels Liberty’s win over Fever
Just the Facts, Ma'am: A 20-4 third-quarter run turned a halftime deficit to the Indiana Fever into a 86-79 win for the New York Liberty. Tina Charles led all scorers with 21 points, adding three steals. Layshia Clarendon led Indiana with 14 points, with four Fever players tallying 13 behind … [Read more...]
Dream drop Liberty; Angel McCoughtry hurts knee
Just the Facts, Ma'am: The Atlanta Dream turned on the afterburners in the third quarter to lead by as much as 23 in a preseason win over the New York Liberty. Angel McCoughtry and Erica Wheeler each had 13 to lead Atlanta, while ??rika de Souza added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Tina Charles led the … [Read more...]
St. John’s vs. Fordham final score: Handford leads Red Storm to a 77-63 over Rams
Just the Facts, Ma'am: Aliyyah Handford had 23 points and 10 rebounds to power St. John's to a 77-63 win over Fordham in second-round WNIT action. Emily Tapio had 19 points to lead Fordham. For bittersweet farewells, lost shoes, rhythmic clapping, wardrobe changes, dueling bands, and never … [Read more...]
Aaliyah Lewis leads St. John’s to a 64-56 win over Army in the WNIT
Just the Facts, Ma'am: 20 points from Aaliyah Lewis and an 18-point, 13-rebound performance from Danaejah Grant spurred the Red Storm to a first round WNIT victory over Army, 64-56. Kelsey Minato and Olivia Schretzman each had 19 for the Black Knights. For deferral, splitting up the band, … [Read more...]
NCAA Women’s Tournament Bracket: Syracuse Orange preview
Have you ever seen an Orange dance? Who? The Orange of Syracuse. When do they play in the first round? The Orange play Nebraska on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET. What? They went from a hoax to a giant orange named Otto, with some very odd stops in between. Where? Syracuse, New York, a … [Read more...]
NCAA Women’s Tournament Bracket: Nebraska Cornhuskers preview
Rachel Theriot is a big loss- but there just might be a silver lining to that cloud. Who? The Cornhuskers of Nebraska. When do they play in the first round? They play Syracuse on Friday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. ET. What? Initially, Cornhuskers referred to Nebraska beating Iowa- and Iowa was … [Read more...]