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Sacramento Monarchs Weekly Update

May 15, 2007 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Sacramento Monarchs News Release


Monarchs Recent Transactions

5-14-07 Waived centers Antionette Wells and Erin Batth

5-12-07 Waived guard LaToya Bond

5-4-07: Waived center Leslie Dubois

5-1-07: Signed centers Erin Batth and Leslie Dubois as free agents.

4-18-07: Signed center Antionette Wells as a free agent.

4-13-07: Acquired the Indiana Fever's 2008 third round draft pick in exchange for forward Jessica Dickson.

4-04-07: Selected forward Jessica Dickson (21st overall) in the 2007 WNBA Draft.

3-23-07: Acquired guard Chelsea Newton and the Chicago Sky's 2007 second round draft pick in exchange for Sacramento's 2007 first round draft pick.

Acquired guard/forward La'Tangela Atkinson from the Indiana Fever in exchange for the Monarchs 2008 second round draft pick.

2-14-07: Acquired forward/center Adrian Williams from the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for the Monarchs 2007 second round draft pick.

1-08-07: Selected guard LaToya Bond (10th overall) in the 2007 WNBA Dispersal Draft.

Monarchs Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 19, 2007, Monarchs at Detroit Shock, 12:30 P.M. PDT at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Game to be broadcast on ABC.

Sunday, May 20, 2007, Monarchs at Minnesota Lynx at Target Center, 4:00 P.M. PDT.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007, Monarchs at Washington Mystics at Verizon Center, 4:30 P.M. PDT.

**All games can be heard on Sports 1140 KHTK with Jim Kozimor and Krista Blunk calling the action.

Preseason Recap

On May 11 the Monarchs fell to the Seattle Storm, 84-66. Yolanda Griffith led the Monarchs with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Storm guard Betty Lennox scored a game-high 26 points, connecting on 7-of-8 three-point field goals.

On May 13, the Monarchs topped the Phoenix Mercury, 77-75. Rebekkah Brunson led the Monarchs with 14 points on 6-of-9 field goals. She also tallied five rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot. Crystal Smith led Phoenix with a game-high 16 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field.

2007 Special Events at Monarchs Games

During the 2007 season, the Monarchs will be hosting special events during designated home games throughout the season. Designated games will have unique events for fans to participate in. The special events at Monarchs games are scheduled for:

June 2 vs. Los Angeles: Opening Night

June 16 vs. Houston: Dads and Daughters Night

June 23 vs. Detroit: Women and Inspiration Night featuring "Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts

July 1 vs. Minnesota: Breast Health Awareness Night

July 26 vs. Indiana: Camp Day

August 3 vs. Seattle: Moms and Kids Night

August 17 vs. Phoenix: MONTYS Fan Appreciation Night



Women's National Basketball Association Stories from May 15, 2007


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