HOUSTON, June 9 (Ticker) -- Sheryl Swoopes scored 20 points as the Houston Comets posted a 59-47 victory over the San Antonio Silver Stars.

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Swoopes helped the Comets avenge a season-opening loss to San Antonio on May 20 as she shot 9-of-15. In her previous meeting vs. the Silver Stars, she was held to just eight points on 4-of-13 shooting.

Swoopes had 12 points at halftime as Houston took a 30-18 advantage. After San Antonio used an 11-6 spurt to get within 36-30 early in the second half, the Comets managed to keep the Silver Stars in check and sealed the win with a 6-0 run in the final minute.

Tina Thompson added 17 points for Houston, which shot 48 percent (25-for-52).

Adrienne Goodson scored 15 points for the Silver Stars, who have dropped four in a row.