got a comeback in the works pic.twitter.com/EYJ5WlfJP5
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) July 26, 2020
Canes in the WNBA: Week 1
Shenise Johnson (’12) made her first start of the season for the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, shooting 37.5 percent (3-of-8) from the floor. The point guard finished the night with 13 points, one rebounds, one assist and one steal to help the Lynx to a 77-69 victory over the Sun.
Beatrice Mompremier (’20) made her WNBA debut on Sunday when the Connecticut Sun took on the Minnesota Lynx. Mompremier scored her first career bucket on a transition layup in the second quarter. The forward added three rebounds and an assist to her stat line, seeing eight minutes of action on Sunday.
Queen Bea's first WNBA points! #SUNState pic.twitter.com/jTXxwN0rF9
— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) July 26, 2020
Riquna Williams (’12) paced the Sparks in minutes played on opening day, totaling 28 minutes of court time in Los Angeles’ 99-76 win over Phoenix. The guard tallied five points, three assists and three steals in the contest. Williams joined Johnson as one of two Canes to earn a start on opening day.
Aye Bay Bay 3️⃣#GoSparks | #SayHerName pic.twitter.com/WP8bKDKhqM
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) July 25, 2020
UP NEXT
Tuesday, July 28
Connecticut Sun vs. Washington Mystics, 7 p.m.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Chicago Sky, 8 p.m.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm, 10 p.m. on CBS Sports Network
Thursday, July 30
Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky, 8 p.m.
Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks, 10 p.m. on ESPN
Saturday, August 1
Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun, 4 p.m.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Seattle Storm, 8 p.m. on CBS Sports Network
