Interesting evening of hoops

The Stars snagged their first win tonight, beating the Mercury, 76-71.

We all knew San Antonio would have to break their losing streak at some point. But against Phoenix?

The Lynx were down 18 points but rallied to edge the Storm, 76-73. Seimone Augustus lead the way with 24 points.

Minnesota has to shore things up so they don't come from behind if they want to make noise in the playoffs.

Seattle is coming together nicely.

Tomorrow's games:

Sparks at Sun

Sky at Fever

Mystics at Dream

Liberty at Shock

Mystics:

Coach Mike Thibault wants his Mystics to make hay in conference play.

Sun:

The Sun have realized it's much more fun when you're winning.

Kelsey Bone and Alex Bentley have their team shining.

Defense is helping Connecticut.

Shock:

The Shock's turnaround this season is amazing.

Plenette Pierson is excited to see her former coach, Bill Laimbeer, and Liberty teammates tomorrow night, as Tulsa hosts New York.

College news:

Questions abound for North Carolina.

Yale's new assistant coach is Melissa D'Amico.

Carolyn Riley is Mount St. Mary's new assistant coach.

NCAA rules:

A media timeout structure has been approved for college women's basketball.

The NCAA has extended family travel expense programs for DI basketball.

USA Basketball:

The U16 team pounded Honduras, 86-41.