Penicheiro scored nine points in the second overtime and Yolanda Griffith finished with 17 points and a season high-tying 13 rebounds as the Monarchs won their fourth straight game, a 99-95 triumph over the Washington Mystics.
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Although she made just 5-of-13 shots, Penicheiro scored Sacramento's first nine points in the second extra period. She made three free throws, a jumper and two layups to tie her season high of 15 points and give Sacramento a 95-91 lead.
After Alana Beard made a basket for Washington with 1:23 left, Kara Lawson and Griffith combined to hit 4-of-4 free throws down the stretch to seal the win. Sacramento looked as if it would run away with the contest after an impressive first quarter. Lawson made a pair of 3-pointers and Griffith hit two layups during a 16-3 run that gave the Monarchs a 29-14 lead.
Washington gradually chipped away throughout regulation and got within 81-79 when Beard made a basket from the arc with 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Moments later, Chasity Melvin hit a layup as time expired in the period, forcing overtime.
Lawson scored a season-high 17 points and Nicole Powell added 14 for Sacramento, which held a 46-28 rebounding edge.
Beard scored 23 points with a career-high nine assists and Melvin added 18 points for the Mystics, who had four starters foul out.
Next Games: The Mystics host the Silver Stars on Tuesday, while the Monarchs play at the Sparks on Wednesday.
