WNBA Indiana Fever

Fever Update

Published on July 2, 2007 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Indiana Fever News Release


FOR THE WEEK OF: July 2, 2007

FEVER RECORD

Overall: 11-4

Home: 6-2

Road: 5-2 This Date in Fever History - July 6, 2003

In an 85-54 win over the Detroit Shock, the Fever became the fifth team in WNBA history to record 20 steals in a game. Led by Tamika Catchings' six thefts, the Fever had five different players with multiple steals and four players with at least three thefts. At the time, the 31-point win was the largest in Fever history.

THIS WEEK AHEAD

Date Day of Week Opponent Time (EDT) Radio/TELEVISION

July 5 Thursday at Los Angeles 10:30 p.m. WIBC AM-1070/NBA TV

July 8 Sunday CHICAGO 6:00 p.m. WIBC AM-1070/No TV

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Date Result Opponent Fever High Scorer FeverHigh rebounder Opponent High Scorer

June 29 L, 67-72 at Connecticut Tamika Whitmore 13 Tamika Catchings 11 Katie Douglas 22

July 1 W, 69-62 at Washington Catchings-White 14 Tammy Sutton-Brown 7 Alana Beard 16

NEWS & NOTES

- With its win at Washington, coupled with the Shock's loss to San Antonio, on Sunday, July 1, the Fever moved into a tie with Detroit for first place in the Eastern Conference and the best record in the WNBA (11-4).

- At Verizon Center on Sunday, July 1, the Fever held the Washington Mystics to just 38.3 percent shooting from the floor. That is the 10th straight game that a Fever opponent has failed to shoot at least 40 percent from the floor--a WNBA record.

- The first of Sheri Sam's two steals against the Mystics on Sunday was the 400th of her WNBA career. She is just the ninth player in league history to reach that figure.

- As a team, the Fever had a season-high 16 steals against the Mystics. That tied the most steals ever by the Fever on the road. Indiana also had 16 steals in a game at Los Angeles, July 13, 2005. Against the Mystics, Indiana had five players with multiple steals and four had three or more steals.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS

5/17 Waived Jennifer Humphrey and Jessica Dickson

5/9 Waived Erin Lawless and Ashley Key

5/7 Waived Lyndsey Medders

COMMUNITY CORNER

- The Fever is holding its sixth annual Fever Bowling Tournament presented by FedEx and hosted by Pinheads in Fishers, Ind., on Wednesday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. The event benefits the Fever's Be YOUnique Fund, a grant fund of Pacers Foundation that assists organizations that serve young women and girls. For $600 fans can purchase a team for four and bowl with a Fever celebrity; or for just $150 a fan will be placed with a team. Join the Fever for food, music, a silent auction and bowling fun along with a chance to win great prizes, all while assisting great charities.

QUOTABLE QUOTES

Fever coach Brian Winters, on Sunday's road win that ended Washington's three-game win streak:

"Our defense was good all night. We forced a lot of turnovers (26). Not only was our man defense good, but our zone was effective. Defense and rebounding always win games for you. It was a hard-fought game and a very good win for us."

UPCOMING GAME PROMOTIONS

In honor of Freddy Fever's birthday, the Christian band Connersvine, featuring Hunter Smith of the Indianapolis Colts, will perform in a free concert prior to the Fever's game vs. Chicago on Sunday, July 8. The concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. The first 1,000 kids, 13 and under, in attendance at the game with the Sky will receive a Freddy Fever Birthday Puzzle. Freddy and some mascot friends will be signing autographs from 5:00-5:30 p.m. on the Main Concourse of Conseco Fieldhouse. It's also McDonald's Family Nights presented by The Indianapolis Star. With each ticket purchased fans will receive a T-shirt and voucher redeemable for a free hot dog, chips, and beverage. A minimum purchase of four game tickets is required. Game Time is 6:00 p.m.

ON THE WEB

- Fever news, notes and features - as well as rosters, statistics and game reports - can be found on FeverBasketball.com. Updated and archived news releases and news clippings can be found in the Fever Central Media Center.

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