Sacramento Monarchs Weekly Update

Published on August 14, 2007 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Sacramento Monarchs News Release


2007 Sacramento Monarchs

Fan Appreciation

The Monarchs will celebrate their fans on Friday, August 17 when they face off against the Phoenix Mercury. The game will include the Monarchs version of the Oscars, the MONTYS (MONarchs Thank You Sacramento), where awards for best arena snack and entertainment will be given out. In addition, each fan who attends the game will receive a 2007 Monarchs team poster.

Playoff Berth

With a win over the Connecticut Sun on August 7, the Monarchs have clinched a spot in the 2007 playoffs. This marks the back-to-back Western Conference Champion's fifth consecutive playoff appearance - their eighth appearance in nine seasons. Playoff tickets are now on sale, go to SacramentoMonarchs.com for more information.

Most Improved

Monarchs forward Rebekkah Brunson has made huge improvements in her game during the 2007 season. Her improved play has other WNBA players and coach's taking notice, making her a standout candidate for the WNBA's 2007 Most Improved Player Award.

2006 and 2007 Stats - Rebekkah Brunson

Year G GS MPG FG% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG PPG

2006 34 14 17.7 .461 2.3 3.4 5.6 0.5 0.6 0.4 6.8

2007 30 26 28.3 .463 4.0 4.8 8.8 0.8 1.4 0.9 11.0

Bench Play

The Monarchs bench has out-scored their opponent's bench 24 out of 31 games. Leading the way with 11.1 points per game is Kara Lawson, a leading candidate for the 2007 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year award.

Monarchs 2007 Practice Schedule

Your 2007 Sacramento Monarchs have arrived! Practice times and locations are subject to change. If you plan to attend practice, we recommend you confirm with the Monarchs Media Relations Department by calling (916) 928-8112.

Monarchs Recent Transactions

6-4-07: Signed forward Linda Fröhlich and waived center Brittany Wilkins

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

Monarchs Upcoming Schedule

Wednesday, August 15, Monarchs vs. San Antonio Silver Stars, 7:00 P.M. PDT at ARCO Arena.

Friday, August 17, Monarchs vs. Phoenix Mercury, 7:00 P.M. PDT at ARCO Arena.

Sunday, August 19, Monarchs at Phoenix Mercury, 4:00 P.M. PDT at US Airways Arena. The game will be broadcast on News10.

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

UPCOMING OPPONENT

Monarchs vs. San Antonio Silver Stars

The Monarchs face the San Antonio Silver Stars for the 39th occasion during the WNBA regular season. The Monarchs currently lead the all-time series 22-16 (Home 13-6, Road 9-10).

2007 vs. SILVER STARS

June 5 Tuesday Sacramento won, 74-57 at Sacramento

July 20 Friday San Antonio won, 81-71 at San Antonio

August 9 Thursday San Antonio won, 72-61 at San Antonio

August 15 Wednesday Sacramento vs. San Antonio, 7:00 p.m. PDT

SERIES NOTES

Largest Sacramento victory: 107-69, 6-24-99 @ Sacramento (38)

Largest San Antonio victory: 69-57, 7-14-01 @ Utah (12)

Most Points, Sacramento: 107-69, 6-24-99 @ Sacramento

Fewest Points, Sacramento: 57-60, 6-24-02 @ Sacramento (twice, most recent)

Most Points, San Antonio: 97-89, 8-14-99 @ Sacramento

Fewest Points, San Antonio: 55-82, 8-15-98 @ Sacramento

Longest winning streak, Sacramento: 6 games, 9-2-04 through 9-18-05

Longest winning streak, San Antonio: 3 games, 7-31-99 through 6-26-00

Monarchs last home win: 6-5-07, 74-57

Monarchs last road win: 8-3-06, 87-69

Current streak: Monarchs lost 2, last win 6-5-07 (74-57)

Monarchs/Silver Stars Connections

Silver Stars forward Erin Buescher was a member of the 2005 and 2006 Sacramento Monarchs team. During her time with Sacramento, Buescher was awarded the 2006 WNBA Most Improved Player Award.

Monarchs Head Coach, Jenny Boucek played for Silver Stars Coach Dan Hughes during her playing career in Cleveland.

Boucek was the assistant coach for the Miami Sol and Seattle Storm. During that time, she coached now Silver Star, Ruth Riley and Silver Stars Assistant Sandy Brondello.

Silver Stars center Chantelle Anderson is a former member of the Monarchs from 2003-2004.

Silver Stars guard Shanna Crossley (Zolman) ('06) and Monarchs guard Kara Lawson ('03) graduated from Tennessee.

Ticha Penicheiro and Agnieszka Bibrzycka both spent the 2006-2007 off-season with Spartak in Russia, winning the Russian SuperLeague in May 2007.

Monarchs guard Scholanda Robinson ('06) and Silver Stars guard Marie Ferdinand-Harris ('01) both graduated from Louisiana State.

Moanrchs forward La'Tangela Atkinson ('06) and Silver Stars forward Camille Little ('07) were teammates at North Carolina.

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