Beard named to WNBA's All-Defensive Second Team
August 17, 2006 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Washington Mystics News Release
Washington, D.C. - Washington Mystics Guard Alana Beard was named to the WNBA's All-Defensive Second Team. Beard led the Mystics this season in steals (1.84) and blocks (.78). It is the second consecutive time Beard was named to the All-Defensive team.
"It is an honor to be named to the All-Defensive team and to be in such elite company," said Beard.
Beard is averaging career-highs in points per game (19.2), rebounds per game (4.7) and assists per game (3.1). She has also scored in double digit in 28 of the 32 games that she has played.
The Mystics will host the Connecticut Sun on Friday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Verizon Center for Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs series. Mystics fans are encouraged to show their support by wearing a white shirt to the game. Playoff tickets can be purchased by calling TicketMaster PhoneCharge at (202) 397-SEAT or by visiting the Mystics web site at www.washingtonmystics.com
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