Atlanta Dream Slip Past Tulsa Shock

The Tulsa Shock dropped their sixth straight game Wednesday, after the Atlanta Dream used a late-game run to inch ahead for the 96-90 victory.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 11:48 am

By: News On 6

Originally Published: Jun 23, 2010 2:36 PM CDT

Stephany Speck
Oklahoma Sports Staff Writer

ATLANTA, Georgia -- The Tulsa Shock fell 96-90 to the Atlanta Dream Wednesday, marking their sixth straight loss this season.

The Shock (3-9) stayed neck-and-neck with the Dream (10-4) throughout the game, trailing by only three points at halftime. Tulsa was able to stay within striking distance of Atlanta, tying up the game at 86 with just 2:26 remaining.

The Dream’s Sancho Lyttle worked in a three-point play to break the lead. Two layups and two free throws by Angel McCoughtry padded the lead for the Atlanta victory.

McCoughtry ended the game with 29 points, while teammate Erika de Souza finished with 19. Izaine Castro Marques racked up eight assists and added 18 points for Atlanta.

Scholanda Robinson had 17 points for Tulsa, while Kara Braxton finished with 15.

The Tulsa Shock host the New York Liberty Friday at 8 p.m.