Lynx August 4th Notebook
Published on August 4, 2009 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
The Lynx will look to rebound this week as they take on the Connecticut Sun on Friday and San Antonio on Sunday. The Sun are a similar team to the Lynx, as they have had an up and down season behind All-Star Asjha Jones. Like the Lynx, the Sun currently hold the third position in their conference. The Sun have won seven of the past eight meetings between the two teams.
Sunday's matchup pits the Lynx against the team immediate below them in the Western Conference standings, the San Antonio Silver Stars. The two teams split the first two games of the season series, with the road team capturing victory. As of Tuesday, August 4, the two teams are separated by a mere one game in the Western Conference standings.
"Catwalk for a Cure" To Take Place Saturday August 8
This Saturday the Lynx will be hosting "Catwalk for a Cure" at Macy's Rotunda at Mall of America. The event runs from 1-4:00pm and will feature Lynx players and head coach Jen Gillom on the runway as they model the latest styles from local Minneapolis stores. From 1-3:30 guests will be able to bid on memorabilia and other gifts through a silent auction. The fashion show will begin at 2:00pm followed by an autograph session.
"Catwalk for a Cure" will be raising funds for the Jean Stankoski and Minnesota Lynx Foundations, which both aim aim to increase breast cancer awareness throughout the state of Minnesota. Tickets are still available at $100 and include VIP seating, a gift bag, an exclusive meet-and-greet with players and coaches, and a commemorative autographed print from the celebration.
Hollingsworth's Game Picking Up
Lynx rookie Quanitra Hollingsworth has taken her game to a new level recently, posting back-to-back career-high scoring efforts last week. The ninth overall selection in the 2009 WNBA Draft, Hollingsworth, a six-foot-five center, averaged 12.0 ppg and 5.0 rpg in three games last week, including a career-high 17 points on 4-of-8 shooting (9-of-13 at the line) Saturday versus Phoenix. The 20-year-old currently holds averages of 4.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per game.
Prowl's Birthday Bash
This Sunday, August 9 when the Lynx take on San Anontio, fans are invited to wish Lynx mascot, Prowl a happy birthday. All his mascot friends will be in attendance, including TC Bear from the Twins, Ragnar from the Vikings and Crunch from the Timberwolves. The first 1,000 kids at the game will receive a Renee Montgomery jersey. Tip off for Sunday's game is at 5:00pm.
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from August 4, 2009
- Monarchs Guard Chelsea Newton To Undergo Surgery - Sacramento Monarchs
- "Pack The Place Pink" With The Sun On Sunday - Connecticut Sun
- Griffith to coach after retirement - Indiana Fever
- Sacramento Monarchs Weekly Update - Sacramento Monarchs
- Storm to Host Fourth Annual 'Women of Inspiration Night' - Seattle Storm
- Angel McCoughtry Named Adidas Rookie of the Month - Atlanta Dream
- Silver Stars Host School Supply Drive - San Antonio Stars
- Lynx August 4th Notebook - Minnesota Lynx
- Angel McCoughtry of Atlanta Dream Named Adidas Rookie of the Month - WNBA
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