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Published on June 9, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release


NEXT LYNX GAME

LYNX VS. CONNECTICUT - TUESDAY, JUNE 10 - 6 P.M. - TARGET CENTER - ESPN2 - BOB FM106

The Lynx will take on Lindsey Whalen and the Connecticut Sun Tuesday, June 10 at Target Center. Connecticut handed Minnesota its first loss of the season in Connecticut just three days ago. Connecticut lead throughout before Minnesota rallied on the heels of a 26-9 run to take a five-point, 77-72 lead at the 1:39 minute mark of the final quarter. Connecticut stormed back to take the lead 78-77 on an Asjha Jones layup with 19.7 seconds left. Seimone Augustus' jumper clanked off the front iron as time expired and Connecticut improved to 5-1, defeating the Lynx 78-77. With the win, Connecticut improved to 9-8 all-time vs. Minnesota, including a current 6-1 stretch. Minnesota's lone victory in that stretch was last year's OT win on June 13 that ended a four-game drought in the series. Connecticut comes into Tuesday night with a record of 7-1 and is in first place in the WNBA's Eastern Conference. Tuesday's contest marks the return of former Gopher Lindsey Whalen to the Twin Cities. Whalen leads the Sun in scoring (15.6 ppg), assists (6.1 apg) and is second in rebounding (5.6 rpg). Tuesday's matchup will be broadcasted on ESPN 2. Lynx radio announcer Alan Horton will call the play-by-play on the radio home of the Lynx, BOB FM 106. Minnesota will finish its three-game home stand Thursday against Sacramento.

SUNDAY"S LYNX GAME

LYNX REMAIN UNDEFEATED AT HOME

LYNX 90, SAN ANTONIO 78

Seimone Augustus led four Lynx players in double figures as the Minnesota Lynx improved to 6-1, defeating the San Antonio Silver Stars 90-78 at Target Center. The two teams were evenly matched in the first half, exchanging the lead 17 times. Minnesota pulled ahead after one half, 51-45. Minnesota built its lead to double-digits in the opening minutes of the second half. San Antonio responded to close within one at 59-58 in the early minutes of the 4th quarter. The Lynx responded with a 13-2 run, ignited by five points by Noelle Quinn. Minnesota coasted the rest of the way, winning 90-78. Augustus poured in 18 points for the Lynx. Candice Wiggins added 17 off the bench, earning the majority of her points at the free throw line, making 13-of-14. Noelle Quinn chipped in 11 points, tying a career high. Ann Wauters recorded a double-double for the Silver Stars, scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. With the win, the Lynx improved to 4-0 on their home court and 6-1 overall. With the loss, San Antonio dropped to 3-4 on the season and 0-4 on the road. Minnesota will play host to Lindsey Whalen and the Connecticut Sun Tuesday night at Target Center.

LYNX UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Date

Opponent

Location

Time (CST)

Radio

TV

Tuesday, June 10

Connecticut Sun

Target Center

6:00 PM

BOB FM 106

ESPN 2

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

LYNX TICKET INFO

Tickets for the Tuesday, June 10 home game vs. Lindsey Whalen and the Connecticut Sun 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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