Lynx vs. Monarchs
Published on June 12, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
NEXT LYNX GAME
LYNX VS. MONARCHS - THURSDAY, JUNE 12 - 7:00 PM - TARGET CENTER - BOB FM106
The Lynx will host the Sacramento Monarchs Thursday night in the two teams' first match-up of the season. The Monarchs have started the 2008 season 4-4, going 2-3 on the road and 2-1 at Arco Arena. Sacramento recorded a 3-1 record against the Lynx last season, extending their lead in the overall series to 21-11. The Lynx dropped both contests at Target Center last season, the first a 74-64 decision back on May 20, 2007 and the second, an 85-80 thriller back on July 6. Seimone Augustus lead the way for the Lynx in each of the four contests against the Monarchs last season by scoring 20-plus points in each game. In Minnesota's lone win vs. the Monarchs last season, she poured in 39 points in a 78-73 win on July 29, 2007 in Sacramento. For the Lynx, rookies Candice Wiggins and Charde Houston are both averaging double figures through the first seven games -- Wiggins averaging 15.4 ppg and Houston 11.3 ppg. Forwards Nicole Powell and Rebekkah Brunson lead Sacramento in scoring, each averaging 12.0 ppg. Thursday's game can be heard on the radio home of the Lynx, BOB FM 106. The Lynx will begin a two game road trip when they travel to Madison Square Garden Saturday to take on the New York Liberty.
DADS & DAUGHTERS NIGHT PRESENTED BY FANHOUSE.COM AND 92 KQRS
Father's Day is almost here - fans can take their fathers to tonight's game vs. Sacramento. Fans can buy two $10 or $30 Dads & Daughters tickets for the price of one. Turn to www.lynxbasketball.com for more information.
TODAY IN LYNX HISTORY
The Minnesota Lynx played their first-ever regular season game against the Detroit Shock in front of 12,122 fans at Target Center back on June 12, 1999. Minnesota held Detroit to only 16 points in the first half. The 16 points have withstood 10 years of Lynx basketball to remain a record for least points scored in the first half by a Lynx opponent. Minnesota went on to defeat the Shock in their inaugural regular season game, winning by the score of 68-51. Teresa Edwards led the Lynx in scoring with 20 points.
TUESDAY"S LYNX GAME
LYNX SUFFER FIRST HOME LOSS OF THE SEASON
LYNX 66, SUN 75
The Connecticut Sun handed the Minnesota Lynx their second loss of the 2008 season Tuesday night at Target Center, defeating Minnesota 75-66. The Sun came out strong and took an early 18-14 advantage after one. Minnesota came back, using a 17-4 run to close out the second quarter on top 37-28. Connecticut came out firing to start the third, opening with a 15-7 run that closed Minnesota's lead to one. Minnesota rebounded to finish the third on top 52-48. Connecticut came out strong to start the fourth, eventually taking the lead for good on a running jumper by guard Lindsey Whalen with 5:30 to play in the fourth. Connecticut coasted from then on out, outscoring the Lynx 27-15 in the fourth en route to the 75-66 victory. Asjha Jones paced the Sun with 20 points. Four other players joined Jones in double figures as Connecticut improved to 8-1 on the season. Center Tamika Whitmore posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Candice Wiggins led the Lynx with 22 points off the bench, and was one of three Lynx to score in double figures. Seimone Augustus recorded a double-double, tailing 11 points on 4-of -13 shooting and dished out 10 assists. With the loss, Lynx fell to 0-2 vs. Connecticut this season and 6-2 overall. The Lynx will look to rebound Thursday when they take on the Sacramento Monarchs at Target Center.
LYNX UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Date
Opponent
Location
Time (CST)
Radio
TV
Thursday, June 12
Sacramento Monarchs
Target Center
7:00 PM
BOB FM 106
None
Saturday, June 14
New York Liberty
Madison Square Garden
6:30 PM
BOB FM 106
NBA TV
Friday, June 20
Detroit Shock
The Palace of Auburn Hills
6:30 PM
BOB FM 106
NBA TV
Saturday, June 21
Houston Comets
Target Center
7:00 PM
BOB FM 106
FSN/NBA TV
Tuesday, June 24
New York Liberty
Target Center
7:00 PM
BOB FM 106
None
LYNX TICKET INFO Tickets for the Thursday, June 12 home game vs. the Sacramento Monarchs can be purchased online at www.lynxbasketball.com or by calling 612-673-8400 or at the Target Center Box Office.
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