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July 23, 2008 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release


THURsday's lynx game

LYNX VS. FEVER - THURSDAY, JULY 24 - 6 PM - CONSECO FIELDHOUSE- BOB FM106

The Minnesota Lynx will travel Thursday to Indiana to battle the Fever for the first time this season. The Lynx have recorded just one victory (1-6) at Conseco Fieldhouse and trail in the all-time series 9-5. The two teams faced off in the 2008 preseason, when the Lynx earned a 78-64 victory behind Navonda Moore's game high 16 points. The Lynx will look to get back to the .500 mark on the road this Thursday, as they currently stand at 5-6 when playing away from the Target Center. Indiana currently sits at 11-11, good for the final playoff spot in the East. Lynx assistant coach Julie Plank will make her return to Indiana after serving as an assistant coach with the Fever for eight years. Thursday's game can be heard on the radio home of the Lynx, BOB FM106 with Lynx radio announcer Alan Horton on the call.

Minnesota Lynx to Host U.S. Bank Lynx Go Pink Presented by Qdoba, Melting Pot and KSTC-Channel 45

Minnesota will host its second-annual U.S. Bank Lynx Go Pink fund-raiser on Saturday, July 26th, from 3-5:30 p.m. The Lynx will transform Target Center into a pink carnival to raise funds to support the Jean Stankoski Scholarship Fund and the Minnesota Lynx Foundation. Doors to the Target Center open at 3 p.m., where guests can enjoy carnival fare from corn dogs to cotton candy and try their hand at their favorite games staffed by the Minnesota Lynx players and coaches. This event is a great opportunity to get autographs and photos. In addition, guests will be able to bid on memorabilia, experiences and gift cards at the silent auction or take a spin on the prize wheel.

LYNX INTRODUCE 'LADIES NIGHT OUT' PRESENTED BY THE MELTING POT, SALON AVE AND B96

Ladies can join the Minnesota Lynx for a fun-filled evening on July 25. The Ladies Night Out package is $30 and includes a pregame party at the Melting Pot, a ticket to the Lynx vs. Silver Stars game and a $20 Salon Ave gift card. In addition, Salon Ave will be selecting a lucky lady to get an express makeover at halftime in the Lynx Party Zone.

SEIMONE SEND-OFF PRESENTED BY KARE 11

SUNDAY, JULY 27, 5:00 PM

LYNX VS. SPARKS

Fans can be a part of Seimone Augustus' Olympic Send-Off this Sunday with the Lynx. It's the final game before the break and the Lynx are sending Augustus to Beijing in style. The first 2,500 fans will get a free Seimone Augustus Lynx t-shirt presented by KARE 11. There also will be a special pregame ceremony recognizing Augustus, Candace Parker and local Olympians. Lynx Seimone Send-Off tickets start at $10.

Tuesday's Lynx game

lynx can't weather the storm

lynx 73, storm 76

Sue Bird tallied 22 points and Swin Cash added 17 points and 11 rebounds as shorthanded Seattle built a 17-point advantage before hanging on to beat the Lynx, 76-73, on Tuesday afternoon at Target Center. Anna DeForge's 3-pointer staked Minnesota to an 11-5 lead, but Bird's trey capped a 7-0 finish that left the Storm on top 20-16 after one period. Minnesota was held scoreless for more than seven minutes until Charde Houston's layup at 7:31 of the second, and Seattle enjoyed a 39-30 advantage at halftime. The margin climbed to 58-41 late in the third quarter before the Lynx closed with a 10-2 push to narrow it to single digits, and Seimone Augustus' 3-pointer narrowed the gap to 66-60 with 6:23 remaining. After Tanisha Wright rebuilt the Storm's lead to 12, Minnesota used a 13-2 blitz to pull within 74-73 on Vanessa Hayden-Johnson's hook with 1:23 to play. The Lynx then misfired on two attempts to go in front, and following a pair of Camille Little free throws, Candice Wiggins' last-ditch 3-pointer bounded away as time elapsed. Little totaled 17 points and seven rebounds for Seattle, while Houston led Minnesota with 16 points and Wiggins put in 14 points and six assists.

LYNX TICKET INFO

Tickets for Friday's home game vs. San Antonio 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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