Women’s basketball fans packed by the hundreds into the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville to celebrate eight inductees to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, including Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve.
Ahead of Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve being inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday, current and former players and mentors praise her drive, passion, leadership and friendship.
Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles powered a late comeback as the Minnesota Lynx erased a 12-point deficit to edge the Washington Mystics 78-76 Wednesday night.
Sonia Citron had 21 points and Kiki Iriafen added 17, hitting a go-ahead basket late for a second straight game to help the Washington Mystics upset the Minnesota Lynx 84-79 on Sunday night. Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles had a three-point play to spark a 7-0 run for a 76-70 lead with 2:30 left to play.
Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points on her way to a career-high 31 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night. Miles, the No. 2 overall pick, was 12 of 15 from the field.
Nia Coffey has changed teams five times in a 10-year WNBA career. Landing with the Minnesota Lynx was a fitting reward for the journey. The 31-year-old forward has returned to her native state and thrived in her debut with the powerhouse Lynx.
Natasha Howard had 18 points to lead seven players in double-figure scoring for the Minnesota Lynx in a 107-74 victory over Portland. Nia Coffey contributed 15 points, five rebounds, three steals and three blocks in her best all-around performance of her debut season with her hometown team.
Miles made her third 3-pointer for a 97-96 lead with 24.5 seconds left, but missed a 3 with a chance to tie with seven seconds to go. Courtney Williams then missed a 3 in the final second.
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