NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



Washington Mystics

Mystics Messenger

September 27, 2004 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Washington Mystics News Release


Rookie Report: Alana Beard has proven to be one of the best rookies in the WNBA. In the Mystics last seven games, Beard has scored 148 points and averaged 21.1 ppg. Beard has had seven consecutive games in double figures. Against the New York Liberty on September 9th, Beard had a game-high 26 points and seven rebounds. Beard also added five assists against the New York Liberty. Beard had a career high 27 points at Sacramento on 7/18. She had a near perfect game against Minnesota on July 23rd. Beard was 8-for-9 from the field and 7-for-7 from the line. She finished the regular season averaging 13.1 ppg, 4.20 rpg, 2.7 asp and 2.03 spg.

Beard on Defense: Beard is also one of the most defensive players in the league. Beard's seven steals on 7/28 versus Detroit was the most by any WNBA player this season. Beard is currently No. 3 in the league with 2.03 steals per game. Beard leads the team with 71 steals and 35 blocks. Beard leads all rookies in steals per game. Beard's 71 steals this season sets a new record for most steals in a season by a Mystics player.

Make That a Double: Chasity Melvin had a team high 17 points and 11 rebounds for her second double-double this season. Melvin had her first double-double this season against Phoenix on 9/17. She had 15 points and 11 rebound. Nakia Sanford had a career high 17 points and added 11 rebounds against San Antonio on Septmeber 15th for her third career double-double. Against the New York Liberty on September 9th, Nakia Sanford had her second career double-double. Sanford was 5-for-9 from the field with 11 points and 13 rebounds. This was the second consecutive game that Sanford grabbed 13 rebounds. Sanford had her first career double-double versus Connecticut on July 30th. She had 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Career Season: What a difference a year makes for Nakia Sanford. This season alone she has set a career high in every single category.

Points - 17 at San Antonio 9/15/04

FG Made - 6 vs. Connecticut 7/30/04

FG Attempted - 9 vs. New York 9/9/04, at San Antonio 9/15/04

FT Made - 6 vs. Seattle 7/7/04

FT Attempted - 7 vs. Seattle 7/7/04

Offensive Rebounds - 4 vs. Connecticut 7/30/04

Defensive Rebounds - 10 vs. New York 9/9/04

Total Rebounds - 13 vs. Sacramento 9/7/04 and New York 9/9/04

Assists - 4 vs. Houston 9/12/04

Steals - 3 vs. Los Angeles 7/21/04

Minutes - 39 vs. New York 9/9/04

Good TV: The Mystics have had nine games broadcasted on television so far this season. Washington currently holds an 8-2 record when the team is on television.

Board Work: The Washington Mystics had a season high 44 rebound against the Connecticut Sun on 9/25. Washington's high for this season was 40 against New York on 6/13. The Mystics also out-rebounded the Sun, 44-32. Washington currently leads the league in total rebounds in the 2004 WNBA Playoffs.

Playoff Roster

No. Player Pos. Ht. /Wt. Birthdate College WNBA Exp.

20 Alana Beard G/F 5-11/160 5/14/82 Duke '04 R

14 Kiesha Brown G 5-10/134 1/13/79 Georgia, '01 2

50 Kaayla Chones C 6-3/180 1/11/81 NC State '04 R

21 Stacey Dales-Schuman G 6-0/155 9/6/79 Oklahoma '02 2

32 Shaunzinski Gortman G 5-10/158 12/7/79 South Carolina '02 2

35 Tamicha Jackson G 5-6/120 4/22/78 LA. Tech'00 4

44 Chasity Melvin C 6-3/185 5/03/76 NC State '98 5

9 Coco Miller G 5-9/140 9/6/78 Georgia '01 3

10 Murriel Page F 6-2/160 9/18/75 Florida '98 6

43 Nakia Sanford F/C 6-4/200 5/10/76 Kansas '99 1

31 Aiysha Smith F 6-2/173 7/18/80 LSU '03 1

Ticket Information:

Easten Conference Finals Tickets are currently on sale at MCI Center's Box Office, calling TicketMaster Phone Charge at (202)397-SEAT or by visiting the Mystics web site at www.washingtonmystics.com .

Game Schedule:

First Round of Playoffs TV Radio

%September 29th @ Connecticut TBD Sportstalk 1260

%If necessary

Practice and Shootaround Schedule#

*September 28th 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Mohegan Sun

*September 29th 11:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mohegan Sun

*If there is a game 3

^September 29th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. MCI Center

^September 30th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. MCI Center

^If Mystics win series

#Schedule is subject to change.

Check out the Washington Mystics Statistics

• Discuss this story on the Women's National Basketball Association message board...

Women's National Basketball Association Stories from September 27, 2004


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central