Swoopes swell as Comets prevail

? Sheryl Swoopes scored 15 points, leading the Houston Comets to a 62-44 victory Saturday over the San Antonio Silver Stars.

Michelle Snow added 13 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Comets improve to 3-0 this season against the struggling Silver Stars.

“I thought this was just a great win for us,” Swoopes said. “It’s hard to beat the same team three times, especially since we just played them a week ago.”

Katie Feenstra scored a team-high 13 for the Silver Stars.

Sting 67, Liberty 61

Charlotte, N.C. – Dawn Staley scored 16 points, including a pair of free throws with 14.3 seconds left, lifting Charlotte.

Sun 77, Mercury 69

Phoenix – Nykesha Sales scored 22 points, leading Connecticut.