Sting Activate Ayana Walker; Place Kristen Rasmussen on Injured List
Published on August 12, 2005 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Charlotte Sting News Release
The Charlotte Sting activated forward Ayana Walker and placed forward Kristen Rasmussen on the Injured List with acute tendinitis in her left shoulder, it was announced today by Charlotte Sting General Manager Trudi Lacey.
Walker was signed as a free agent by Charlotte on July 6, 2005, and has seen action in three games for the Sting this season. She has missed the last four games on the Injured List due to left Achilles tendinitis.
Rasmussen was acquired by Charlotte on August 1, 2005, along with Adrienne Goodson and a 2006 first round draft pick from Houston in exchange for Dawn Staley and a 2006 second round draft pick. She has seen action in three games for the Sting, averaging 2.0 points and 1.7 rebounds in 9.7 minutes.
The Sting host the New York Liberty tonight at 7 p.m. at the Charlotte Coliseum. Tickets for the game can be purchased at the Charlotte Coliseum Box Office, all TicketMaster locations, by calling 1-877-WNBA-TIX or by logging onto www.charlottesting.com. Fans can also download a schedule and obtain further ticket information at www.charlottesting.com.
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Women's National Basketball Association Stories from August 12, 2005
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