DC Metro Sports - BEARD UNDERGOES SHOULDER SURGERY

Written by Media Relations
Friday, 28 September 2007
Washington, D.C. – Washington Mystics guard Alana Beard underwent surgery on her left shoulder Thursday night to repair a tear in her labrum. The procedure was performed at Sibley Hospital by team doctors Marc Connell and Jonas Rudezki of the Washington Orthopedic and Sports Medicine. Beard is expected to make a full recovery and will return to the Mystics for the 2008 season. “This is a problem that Alana fought through all season”, said General Manager, Linda Hargrove. “She worked extremely hard to keep herself on the court. We are excited to know that we will have her back at full strength for the 2008 season.” Beard injured her left shoulder last spring while playing with USA Basketball. She played all season with her injured shoulder, only missing the first game of the season because of her injury. Beard averaged a team high 18.8 points per game, averaged 35.4 minutes per game, 3.0 assists per game and 1.94 steals per game. She also ranked fourth in the WNBA in scoring average and steals per game. Beard was also named to the WNBA All-Star team as well as the WNBA All-Defensive team for the third consecutive season. The Washington Mystics finished the 2007 season with a 16-18 record. Season tickets for the 2008 season are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling the Mystics Sales Office at 1-877-DC-HOOP1 or by visiting the Mystics web site at www.washingtonmystics.com.

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