Charlotte Sting Weekly
September 7, 2004 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Charlotte Sting News Release
Sting News and Notes
Staley Records 1,000th Assist
Dawn Staley recorded her 1,000th career WNBA assist on a pass to Tammy Sutton-Brown at the 15:56 mark of the second half in the game against Connecticut on September 1. She joins Teresa Weatherspoon and Ticha Penicheiro as the only players to have recorded 1,000 assists in their WNBA careers.
Staley Continues To Shine
After having led Team USA to a gold medal in Athens, guard Dawn Staley continues to shine on the court for the Sting. In the last three games, Staley has averaged 13.7 points and 5.0 assists for the Sting.
Staley is currently shooting a career-best 45.7% (91-199) from the floor and 42.9% (21-49) from the three-point line. She is ranked 10th in the league in field goal percentage and is the only guard listed among the top ten leaders. She also ranks sixth in the league in three-point field goal percentage.
Smith-Taylor Playing Well
In the three games since the Olympic break, Charlotte Smith-Taylor has averaged 12.7 points on 57.7% (15-26) shooting from the field along with 4.7 rebounds for the Sting.
Race for the Eastern Conference Title
The race for the Eastern Conference crown remains tight. New York sits atop the standings with a 14-13 record. Indiana is a half game back at 15-15. Connecticut and Detroit are tied for third with 14-15 records. Charlotte is a half game out of a playoff position with a 13-15 record. Washington is in last place just two and a half games out of first place with a 12-16 record.
Patriot Night
The Sting will host Patriot Night on Saturday, September 11 as they face the Minnesota Lynx. The first 2,500 fans will receive car flags courtesy of Wachovia. As part of the festivities, the renowned Spring Valley High School drill team will perform at halftime. In addition, members of the police department, fire department and representatives from all branches of the military will be on hand with displays and interactive activities.
STING TICKETS
Sting tickets can be purchased at the Charlotte Coliseum box office, at www.charlottesting.com, by calling 704-424-WNBA or through Ticketmaster at 1-877-WNBA-TIX. Tickets start as low as $10.
OVER THE AIRWAVES
Don't miss a moment of Sting basketball this season. Every Sting game can be heard live on WNMX-MIX 106. Calling the games will be Sam Smith, who returns for his second season with the Sting.
ON TV
NBA TV will air the StingâLynx game on Wednesday, September 8. Also catch the Sting on ESPN2 on September 19 at 2:00 p.m. as they face the Detroit Shock at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
This Week's Opponents
Minnesota Lynx
Wed., Sept. 8 8:00 p.m. (EST)
Target Center
Notes: This is the first match-up between the two teams this season and the first of two meetings between the two teams this week...The Sting have never lost in Minnesota (3-0)...The Lynx are without leading scorer Katie Smith (18.8 ppg) who underwent surgery to repair her medial meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament on September 3...Smith tore the cartilage in her knee while competing for Team USA in Athens...Rookie Nicole Ohlde is the second leading scorer for the Lynx averaging 11.0 points per game...Tamika Williams leads the Lynx in rebounding averaging 6.5 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Monarchs
Thu., Sept. 9 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Charlotte Coliseum
Notes: This will be the final meeting between the two teams this season...The Monarchs are currently riding a four-game winning streak...The Sting are 5-3 all-time against the Monarchs at the Charlotte Coliseum...In the last match-up between the two teams the Sting shot 50% (25-50) while the Monarchs shot 41.4% (24-58)...The Sting committed 19 turnovers compared to 10 by the Monarchs...The Monarchs are led by Olympian Yolanda Griffith who averages 14.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game... Tangela Smith also averages double figures (11.0 ppg) for the Monarchs...Monarchs guard Ticha Penicheiro (5.0 apg) ranks fourth in the league in assists per game.
Minnesota Lynx
Sat., Sept. 11 6:00 p.m. (EST)
Charlotte Coliseum
Notes: This is the final match-up between the two teams this season and the second of two meetings between the two teams this week...The Sting are 2-2 all-time against the Lynx at the Charlotte Coliseum...The Lynx are without leading scorer Katie Smith (18.8 ppg) who underwent surgery to repair her medial meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament on September 3...Smith tore the cartilage in her knee while competing for Team USA in Athens...Rookie Nicole Ohlde is the second leading scorer for the Lynx averaging 11.0 points per game...Tamika Williams leads the Lynx in rebounding averaging 6.5 rebounds per game.
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from September 7, 2004
- L.A.'s Dixon fined and suspended, Seattle's Lennox fined - WNBA
- Seattle Storm Host 'WNBA Salutes The Women Of The U.S. Olympic Teams' At Keyarena Tomorrow - Seattle Storm
- Lynx Weekly - Minnesota Lynx
- Mystics Messenger - Washington Mystics
- Los Angeles center Lisa Leslie named WNBA Player of the Week - WNBA
- 2004 WNBA season resumes with USA gold, increased TV ratings and new marketing partnerships - WNBA
- WNBA salutes the women of the US Olympic Teams - WNBA
- Back to school with the Wizards and Mystics - Washington Mystics
- Charlotte Sting Make Roster Moves - Charlotte Sting
- Charlotte Sting Weekly - Charlotte Sting
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