SAN ANTONIO, July 21 (Ticker) -- All-Star Alana Beard scored 18 points
to lift the Washington Mystics to their second straight road
victory, an 80-77 victory over the San Antonio Silver Stars.
Chasity Melvin added 16 points for the Mystics, who shot just 38
percent (29-of-77) from the field but made 17-of-21 free
throws.
Trailing, 69-58, entering the fourth quarter, the Silver Stars
rallied and forged a 77-77 tie on a pair of free throws by
rookie All-Star Sophia Young with 1:04 left.
San Antonio had a chance to take the lead but committed a
turnover. Nikki Teasley made a layup to give Washington the
lead with 21 seconds to play.
Young missed a jumper, Teasley split two free throws and
Shannon Johnson and Shanna Zolman missed 3-pointers in the waning
seconds as the Silver Stars dropped to 4-6 at home.
Teasley had 14 points and nine assists for the Mystics, who held
a 40-33 rebounding advantage.
Agnes Bibrzycka scored 19 points and Young added 16 and nine
rebounds for the Silver Stars, who shot 44 percent (27-of-61)
but committed 19 turnovers.






