SPM's 2008 Monarchs Game Articles

#3
Storm Rally Again, Defeat Monarchs

Storm Rally Again, Defeat Monarchs

By Brady Martin: SPM WA Writer: May 21, 2008

SEATTLE – It was the virtually the same script, just a different night. Three nights after waiting until late in the game to rally in their season opener, the Seattle Storm did it again, coming from behind to defeat the Sacramento Monarchs 74-62 -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/storm-rally-again-defeat-.shtml
 
#4
Dupree and Price Lead Sky Over Monarchs

Dupree and Price Lead Sky Over Monarchs

By Jim Niendorff: SPM IL Writer: May 23, 2008

Chicago - The newest reality show, The D&P Show, debuted in explosive fashion Thursday night in front of 4,188 fans at the UIC Pavilion. The Chicago Sky’s Candice Dupree and Armintie Price each scored 22 points to lead the Sky -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/dupree-and-price-lead-sky.shtml
 
#5
Phoenix Can't Weather the Storm

Phoenix Can't Weather the Storm

By Janet Webster: AZ Writer: May 23, 2008

PHOENIX – Having swept the Seattle Storm in the first round of the 2007 playoffs, the Phoenix Mercury were hoping for a similar outcome in their contest Thursday night. The revamped Storm, however, overcame a 21-point first-half deficit to defeat the Mercury -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/phoenix-cant-weather-the-.shtml
 
#10
Monarchs Jump Liberty Offensively For Win

Monarchs Jump Liberty Offensively For Win

By Tracy Jusay: SPM NY Writer: Jun. 9, 2008

NEW YORK - After reaching .500 for the first time this season, the New York Liberty looked to rise above the mark and cap off a three-game home stand on a high note. The Sacramento Monarchs denied the opportunity, defeating the Liberty -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/monarchs-jump-liberty-off.shtml
 
#12
Monarchs Hand Lynx Second Straight Loss

Monarchs Hand Lynx Second Straight Loss

By Lisa Steele: SPM MN Writer: Jun. 13, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS - This week wasn't a friendly one for the Minnesota Lynx as they lost their second straight game in three nights on Thursday. This time it was at the hands of the Sacramento Monarchs 82-78 at the Target Center in Minneapolis. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/monarchs-hand-lynx-second.shtml
 
#19
Monarchs Turn Up Heat On Mercury

Monarchs Turn Up Heat On Mercury

By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Jul. 13, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - It’s no secret that during the summer months, the air-conditioned confines of ARCO Arena provide a welcomed respite from triple-digit Sacramento heat. On Saturday, the Monarchs unleashed triple-digit heat inside - READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/monarchs-turn-up-heat-on-.shtml
 
#22
Monarchs Avoid Ashes In Rise Over Phoenix

Monarchs Avoid Ashes In Rise Over Phoenix

By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Jul. 25, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Wins don’t need to be pretty to count, which is fortunate because the Monarchs didn’t play a pretty game Thursday afternoon. But they did dig in the fourth quarter to erase a deficit -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/monarchs-avoid-ashes-in-r.shtml
 
#25
Powell, Monarchs Streak Past Comets

Powell, Monarchs Streak Past Comets

By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Aug. 31, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On “Women Of Inspiration” Night at ARCO Arena Saturday night, the Monarchs played an inspired third quarter in front of 9,156 fans as they took to the home floor for the first time since July 27th. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/powell-monarchs-streak-pas.shtml
 
#27
Monarchs Down Lynx, Inch Closer to Playoff Berth

Monarchs Down Lynx, Inch Closer to Playoff Berth

By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Sep. 8, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif – With the final western conference playoff berth on the line, there was a distinct sense of urgency in the air Sunday night as the Sacramento Monarchs and Minnesota Lynx squared off at ARCO Arena. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/monarchs-down-lynx-inch-c.shtml
 
#29
Silver Stars Luster Too Much For the Monarchs

Silver Stars Luster Too Much For the Monarchs
By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Sep. 19, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The old adage goes, don’t make mountains out of molehills. Those would have been good words to heed for the Sacramento Monarchs in game one of their Western Conference playoff series -- READ MORE --
http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/silver-stars-luster-too-m.shtml
 
#30
Sacramento Evens Series With San Antonio

Sacramento Evens Series With San Antonio; Match Made For Monday

By Noah Ramirez: SPM Contributing Writer: Sep. 21, 2008

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The best team in the league heading into Saturday night’s game was the San Antonio Silver Stars, but nobody told that to the unlikely Sacramento Monarchs. In front of 7,807 playoff ready fans, the Monarchs (18-16) knocked off the Silver Stars -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/sacramento-even-series-wi.shtml