Sacramento Monarchs Weekly Update 5.27.08

Published on May 27, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Sacramento Monarchs News Release


The 2008 Monarchs Roster can be seen at the end of the Weekly Update.

Monarchs 2008 Practice Schedule

Your 2008 Sacramento Monarchs have arrived! Media availability for each practice begins at 2 p.m. at the Monarchs Training Facility in the Media Viewing Room, with interviews to take place about 2:30 p.m. each day; members of the media wishing to attend practice should contact the media relations department at 916.928.8112 each day after 9 a.m. for practice times and location.

**Please note that practice times and locations are subject to change.

Monarchs Recent Transactions

2-06-08: Atlanta Dream selected guard Kristin Haynie in the 2008 WNBA Expansion Draft.

3-03-08: Re-signed forwards Rebekkah Brunson and Nicole Powell to four-year contracts.

Re-signed forward Linda Frölich

3-04-08: Re-signed guard Ticha Penicheiro.

3-31-08: Re-signed forward DeMya Walker.

4-09-08: Selected forward/center Laura Harper in the first round (10th overall) of the 2008 WNBA Draft.

Selected guard A'Quonesia Franklin (38th overall), center Izabela Piekarska (40th overall) and guard Charel Allen (43rd overall) in the third round of the 2008 WNBA Draft.

4-17-08: Signed forwards Dionne Marsh and Janie Mitchell as a free agents.

4-18-08: Signed guard Amy Sanders as a free agent.

4-29-08: Waived guard Amy Sanders.

5-01-08: Waived forward Janie Mitchell.

5-12-08: Waived forward Dionne Marsh; signed center Valeriya Berezhynska as a free agent.

5-15-08: Waived forward DeMya Walker.

5-16-08: Waived center Valeriya Berezhynska and forward Linda Frölich.

5-18-08: Waived center Izabela Piekarska; signed forward Crystal Kelly.

Monarchs Opening Night

On Saturday, May 17, the Monarchs opened the 2008 WNBA season with a 73-64 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars in a rematch of the first round of the 2007 WNBA West Conference Playoffs. The Monarchs all-time record against San Antonio now stands at 24-16, including a 15-6 tally at home. Adrian Williams-Strong and Nicole Powell paced the team with 13 points apiece while Rebekkah Brunson led the way underneath the basket with nine boards.

MONARCHS LAST GAME

Connecticut Sun 87, Sacramento Monarchs 64

Saturday, May 24, 2008, 4:00 P.M. PDT at Mohegan Sun Arena

With the loss, the Monarchs overall series record against the Sun moves to 11-10 in favor of Sacramento, including a 9-8 Sun advantage in regular season play. Connecticut evened the series at 6-6 when playing on its home court. Rebekkah Brunson led the Monarchs in scoring with 19 points, marking the fourth consecutive game in which she has recorded double-digit point tallies. Kara Lawson and Ticha Penicheiro also scored in double digits, as Lawson notched 12 points and Penicheiro finished with 10. Monarchs rookie forward Crystal Kelly made a team- and game-best 6-of-6 free throw attempts.

MONARCHS CALENDAR

Friday, May 30 - Sacramento Monarchs vs. Houston Comets, 7:00 PM PDT

The Monarchs make their return to ARCO Arena to face the Houston Comets after a three-game road trip during which they fell to Seattle, Chicago and Connecticut.

Friday, June 6 - Sacramento Monarchs vs. Detroit Shock, 7:00 PM PDT

Sacramento hosts the Detroit Shock for the first time this season on Friday, June 6, following a week-long break between games.

Sunday, June 8 - Sacramento Monarchs at New York Liberty, 1:00 PM PDT

The Monarchs head back to the East Coast to face Eastern Conference foe New York Liberty at Madison Square Garden.

2008 Special Events at Monarchs Games During the 2008 season, the Monarchs will be hosting special events for fans to participate in during designated home games throughout the season. The special events at Monarchs games are as follows:

- Saturday, May 17 vs. San Antonio Silver Stars: Opening Night

- Saturday, June 14 vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Dads and Daughters Night

- Saturday, July 12 vs. Phoenix Mercury: Women of Inspiration Night

- Friday, July 18 vs. Atlanta Dream: Breast Health Awareness Night

- Thursday, July 24 vs. Phoenix Mercury: Camp Day

- Tuesday, September 9 vs. Seattle Storm: The MONTYS - Monarchs Thank You Sacramento

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