Lynx Fall to Fever Despite Franchise-Record 16 Rebounds From Anosike
August 13, 2009 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
Nicky Anosike's franchise record 16 rebounds were not enough as the visiting Indiana Fever defeated the Lynx, 91-81 Thursday night at Target Center. After a back-and-forth first three quarters, the Lynx edged ahead early in the fourth, but a critical 13-0 Indiana run late in the fourth propelled the Fever to the 10-point victory. Wiggins led the Lynx with 23 points, 14 of which game in the first half. Indiana forward Ebony Hoffman scored her first 20-point game of the season, ending the night with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
Highlight of the Night:
Nicky Anosike her sixth double-double of the season, scoring14 points and hauling in a career high - and franchise record - 16 rebounds. Anosike's six double-doubles on the season ties the franchise record for double-doubles in a season. It was also Anosike's 11th double-double of her career, tying Nicole Ohlde for most career double-doubles in a Lynx uniform.
Lynx Post Game Notes
Minnesota Lynx 81- Indiana Fever 91
With the win the Fever snap a three-game losing streak against the Lynx and improve to 10-8 all-time against Minnesota.
With the loss the Lynx fall to 6-3 overall against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Lynx will finish with 11 of their final 14 regular season games on the road.
The Fever led at halftime 40-38. Candice Wiggins led all scorers with 14 points on 6-9 (.666 FG%) shooting. Nicky Anosike added nine points and also had six rebounds at the half. Ebony Hoffman led the Fever with nine points.
The Fever went on a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to open up to an 11-point lead.
Nicky Anosike recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 14 points and 16 rebounds, tying the Lynx franchise record for double-doubles in a season (6, Svetlana Abrosmiva). It is also Anosike's 11th career double-double, tying her with Nicole Ohlde for most double-doubles in a Lynx uniform.
Nicky Anosike's 16 rebounds is a franchise record for the Lynx.
The Lynx's next game is Saturday, August 15, in Chicago against the Sky. For more information please contact the Lynx public relations department at (612) 673-1602.
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