The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
The Spokesman-Review Newspaper The Spokesman-Review
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883
Current Temperature
46°F
Current Conditions
Few clouds
View complete weather report
Subscribe now

Monarchs march into finals

Associated Press The Spokesman-Review

Yolanda Griffith scored 15 points Saturday to lead the Sacramento Monarchs into the WNBA finals for the second straight season with a 72-58 victory over Los Angeles in Anaheim, Calif.

The Monarchs clinched the Western Conference finals 2-0. They will defend their league title against either Connecticut or Detroit.

Kara Lawson had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Monarchs.

Sun 77, Shock 68: At Uncasville, Conn., Katie Douglas returned to the starting lineup despite a hairline fracture in her right foot to spark Connecticut to a win over Detroit to force a Game 3 finale.