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Connecticut Sun Announce 2008 Schedule

December 13, 2007 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Connecticut Sun News Release


UNCASVILLE, Conn. (December 13, 2007) - The Connecticut Sun will host the Atlanta franchise at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 17th, opening the 2008 season against the newest member of the WNBA.

Entering their sixth season in Connecticut, the Sun will play four of their first five games at home, including three against conference opponents. Swin Cash leads the Eastern Conference rival Detroit Shock into Mohegan Sun Arena on June 24th. The Sun will host Diana Taurasi and the defending champion Phoenix Mercury on June 29th, and Sue Bird and the Seattle Storm on August 31st.

"I feel the schedule is very favorable compared to years past," Sun General Manager Chris Sienko said. "With limited back-to-backs (only three) this year, an early season West Coast swing and some prime match-ups at home, fans will certainly enjoy the season. Additionally, with an Olympic break in August, it will give us a great opportunity to get the athletes out into the community, run some basketball camps, and prepare for the remainder of the season and playoffs."

Three of Connecticut's five nationally televised games will be played in Mohegan Sun Arena, including Indiana (May 27th on ESPN2), New York (July 15th on ESPN2) and Seattle (ABC). The Sun will also be seen nationwide at Minnesota (June 10th on ESPN2) and at Washington (July 13th on ABC). Connecticut will play eight of its 17 home games on either Saturday or Sunday, and will be home for four of its final six games, including the season finale against Washington on September 13th.

"It's probably one of the more balanced schedules we've had since we've been here from both a travel and a marketing standpoint at home," Sun Head Coach Mike Thibault said. "We are fortunate not to have as many back-to-backs this year. The league made a great effort to balance out days without big gaps in the schedule, and we get to play four of our last six at home."

Two-time Eastern Conference Champions, the Sun have never failed to reach the playoffs.

Connecticut Sun season ticket plans are on sale and can be reserved by calling a Sun Ticket Sales Representative at 1.877.SUN.TIXX, e-mailing the Sun at tickets@connecticutsun.com or visiting www.connecticutsun.com.

CONNECTICUT SUN SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT TIME

May Sat. 17 Atlanta 4:00 pm

Sun. 18 AT New York 4:00 pm

Sat. 24 Sacramento 7:00 pm

Tue. 27 Indiana 7:00 pm ESPN2

Fri. 30 New York 7:00 pm

Jun.Sun. 1 AT Chicago 4:00 pm

Fri. 6 Minnesota 7:00 pm

Sun. 8 Washington 3:00 pm

Tue. 10 AT Minnesota 6:00 pm ESPN2

Fri. 13 AT Los Angeles 7:30 pm

Mon. 16 AT Seattle 7:00 pm

Wed. 18 AT Phoenix 7:00 pm

Fri. 20 AT Sacramento 7:00 pm

Tue. 24 Detroit 7:00 pm

Thu. 26 AT Detroit 7:30 pm

Fri. 27 Atlanta 7:00 pm

Sun. 29 Phoenix 1:00 pm

Jul.Tue. 1 Houston 7:00 pm

Sat. 5 AT Indiana 7:00 pm

Tue. 8 AT Detroit 7:30 pm

Sun. 13 AT Washington 3:30 pm ABC

Tue. 15 New York 7:00 pm ESPN2

Fri. 18 AT Chicago 7:30 pm

Sun. 20 Chicago 1:00 pm

Thu. 24 Los Angeles 7:00 pm

Sun. 27 AT Washington 4:00 pm

Aug.Thu. 28 AT Indiana 7:00 pm

Fri. 29 AT Atlanta 7:30 pm

Sun. 31 Seattle 1:00 pm ABC

Sep.Fri. 5 Chicago 7:00 pm

Sun. 7 San Antonio 1:00 pm

Tue. 9 AT Houston 7:30 pm

Thu. 11 AT San Antonio 7:00 pm

Sat. 13 Washington 4:00 pm

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