Final
  for this game

Beard leads Mystics to comeback win

Jul 8, 2007 - 2:38 AM CHICAGO (Ticker) -- Alana Beard scored nine of her 25 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Washington Mystics to a 77-73 comeback triumph over the Chicago Sky on Saturday.

Beard shot 8-of-17 from the floor and added seven rebounds and two blocks as the Mystics avoided a three-game losing skid.

Monique Currie scored 16 points and DeLisha Milton-Jones added 12 and six rebounds for Washington, which trailed, 55-46, after three quarters.

Nikki Blue had 10 points and five assists for the Mystics, who shot 42 percent (26-of-61) from the field.

The Sky were led by Candice Dupree, who scored 24 points on 8-of-19 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds.

Chasity Melvin had 18 points and nine rebounds and Jia Perkins and Stacey Dales each scored 10 points for Chicago, which struggled from the field, shooting just 34 percent (25-of-74).








  • WNBA
    WASHINGTON 77
    CHICAGO 73 FINAL

    Jul 7 10:17 PM
  • 68
    roots
    RUWTbot Added 48 roots (Close Finish)

    Mystics vs. SkyJul 7 10:06 PM
  • 20
    roots
    RUWTbot Added 20 roots (Close Finish)

    Mystics vs. SkyJul 7 9:55 PM


  • WNBA
    WASHINGTON 46
    CHICAGO 55 END, 3RD QTR

    Jul 7 9:37 PM


  • WNBA
    WASHINGTON 28
    CHICAGO 32 HALFTIME

    Jul 7 8:57 PM


  • WNBA
    WASHINGTON 16
    CHICAGO 18 END, 1ST QTR

    Jul 7 8:28 PM