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Pondexter helps Liberty beat Silver Stars again

The Columbian
Published: July 8, 2011, 12:00am

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Cappie Pondexter had 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Plenette Pierson added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Liberty beat the San Antonio Silver Stars for the second straight game, 76-73 on Friday night.

Nicole Powell scored 13 points, Leilani Mitchell had 11 and Kia Vaughn 10 for the Liberty (6-5), who have won four of their last five games. New York also beat San Antonio 81-75 at home last Friday.

Jia Perkins scored 13 points and Danielle Adams had 12 for the Silver Stars (7-3), who have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season. Danielle Robinson added 11 points, and Sophia Young and Becky Hammon each had 10.

Neither team had played since their meeting a week ago, and New York won its fourth straight in the series.

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