In two WNBA games Thursday, the underdogs had the spread covered for the whole second half, only to lose to the line in overtime.
Sacramento, which had lost the second half in seven straight defeats — outscored in 11 quarters out of 14 — scratched out a 15-13 4th quarter edge over San Antonio to get to overtime, where the Spurs missed their first six shots.
San Antonio, a 3.5-point dog, led by 6 with 5:06 remaining, but shot 0-for-5 and made six turnovers over the next 4:49. Becky Hammon had to hit a runner to at 0:17.2 to tie the regulation score at 87-87.
Hammon scored 38 points for San Antonio, and Sophia Young 29, both career highs for the Stars. The rest of the Stars shot 9-for-33.
It was the Monarchs’ first ATS win of the season as a home favorite against a conference opponent, and their second win SU in four games since John Whisenant reclaimed the coaching seat.
