Cooper Cleans Up for Comets
Cynthia Cooper set a WNBA record by scoring 30 points Friday night as the Houston Comets routed the Sacramento Monarchs, 82-60, before an announced crowd of 6,270 Friday night.
Cooper, who made six three-point shots, scored 14 points in the first 6:12 of the second half. Her three-point basket with 13:48 left broke the record of 29 set by Charlotte’s Andrea Stinson.
Ahead, 40-25, at halftime, the Comets quickly built the lead to 20 points in the second half. The Monarchs got no closer than 15 the rest of the way.
Tina Thompson finished with 18 points for Houston.
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