Stinson, Sting Clinch Playoff Spot

Stinson and Sting have rebounded from a 1-10 start to make the playoffs

8/7/2001 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball

Aug. 7, 2001

Once on life-support following a disastrous 1-10 start, the Charlotte Sting have recovered to make the WNBA playoffs. Led by the dynamic backcourt tandem of Andrea Stinson and Dawn Staley, the Sting (15-14) recorded a post-season clinching 65-60 win over Washington on Monday night.

Stinson, a former NC State star, had a big hand in the victory, scoring 12 points to go along with six rebounds and seven assists.

After Washington had pulled to within two points at 61-59 with 45.9 seconds remaining, Stinson calmly stepped to the line and nailed four straight free throws to seal it.

Staley, who was a standout guard at Virginia, added 13 points for Charlotte.