WASHINGTON (TICKER) — Washington Mystics All-Star guard Alana Beard underwent surgery on her injured left shoulder, the team announced Friday.

The procedure, which repaired Beard’s torn left labrum, took place Thursday night at Sibley Hospital and was performed by team doctors Marc Connell and Jonas Rudezki.

Beard, 25, 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,” Mystics general manager Linda Hargrove said. “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.”

The 5-11 Beard battled the injury through the entire 2007 season, averaging 18.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.94 steals over 33 games.

The second overall draft selection in 2004, Beard owns career averages of 16.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in four seasons - all with the Mystics.