Ex-ODU standout signs with WNBA's L.A. Sparks

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Ticha Penicheiro is a four-time All-Star and the WNBA's career leader in assists (2,178) and steals (685).

The Virginian-Pilot
© February 10, 2010

LOS ANGELES

The Sparks have signed former Old Dominion standout Ticha Penicheiro, who helped lead the Sacramento Monarchs to the championship in 2005.

The Sparks announced the deal Tuesday.

Penicheiro had spent her entire 12-year career with Sacramento, where she averaged 6.4 points, 5.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 steals.

The Monarchs reached the playoffs in nine of her 12 seasons with them.

Penicheiro is a four-time All-Star and the WNBA's career leader in assists (2,178) and steals (685). She joins a Los Angeles roster that includes Olympians Candace Parker, Tina Thompson and DeLisha Milton-Jones.

- The Associated Press

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