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Williams, Goodson pave way for Utah

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HOUSTON (AP) -- Natalie Williams scored 18 points and Adrienne Goodson added 15 as the Utah Starzz extended their winning streak to five games, beating the Houston Comets 71-63 Wednesday night.

The Starzz (14-11), who led 35-34 at halftime, opened the second half with a 14-7 run, extending their lead to eight points, 49-41.

Williams, who shot 7-for-12 in the game, scored four points in the surge, while Goodson and Jennifer Azzi added 3-pointers.

Janeth Arcain scored 18 points for Houston (16-9), which lost for the seventh time in 11 games. Tina Thompson added 17 points.

The Starzz hit four of their first five shots and charged to a 10-4 lead.

The Comets countered with a 12-2 run and took a 16-12 lead with 13:48 left in the first half. Thompson and Coquese Washington each hit 3-pointers to start the run, and Arcain capped the outburst with a layup, off a pass from Tynesha Lewis.
 

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