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Pili, Collier power Lynx to 95-71 victory over Mercury
Alissa Pili scored 20 points, Napheesa Collier posted her fifth double-double of the season with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx cruised to a 95-71 victory over Phoenix.
Celebrating champions: Star goalie reflects on inaugural PWHL season
Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center, fans gathered to cheer on the victorious PWHL athletes and celebrate a new chapter in women’s sports. Two-time Olympian Nicole Hensley and her swift goaltending skills helped lift Minnesota to victory. She spoke with MPR News on Morning Edition Friday.
Mom and champion: Kendall Coyne enjoys full-circle moment in winning pro women’s hockey title
In 11 short months, Kendall Coyne Schofield delivered a child and a championship to Minnesota while at the same time realizing her vision of establishing a women’s professional hockey league in North America.
Mavericks top Timberwolves 124-103, ending Minnesota’s historic playoff run
Minnesota’s historic playoff run has come to an end. The Timberwolves forced Game 5 in the best-of-seven series after a surprise Game 4 win on Tuesday in Dallas, but Minnesota couldn’t keep the momentum going.
Women’s 3-on-3 league developed by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart to debut in January
Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier’s 3-on-3 league Unrivaled is set to debut in January with players earning the highest average salary in women’s professional team sports. Early investors include NBA players and Minnesota natives Tre and Tyus Jones.
Where to celebrate Minnesota’s PWHL championship win this weekend
Minnesota’s PWHL Championship team announced a celebration Friday for their victory in the inaugural season of the women’s professional league. And St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has hinted about planning a parade.