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Monarchs clinch playoff berth

August 3, 2006 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Sacramento Monarchs News Release


SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 3, 2006 -The Sacramento Monarchs have announced that the team has clinched a playoff berth in 2006 WNBA Playoffs. Tickets for the Monarchs first round home playoff game (Game 1A) are on sale now. The official date, time and opponent of the first round game 1A will be announced as soon as it is available, closer to the end of the regular season. As of today, the 19-11 Monarchs are second in the Western Conference. The Monarchs are advancing to the WNBA Playoffs for the fourth year in a row - their seventh appearance in eight seasons.

"We are thrilled to be a part of the 2006 WNBA Playoffs," said Danette Leighton, vice president of Monarchs business operations. "Last year's playoff run was one of the most exciting and memorable experiences in Sacramento Monarchs history, and we look forward to another exciting playoff run this season."

The quickest and most convenient way to purchase tickets for game 1A of the Monarchs first round playoff series is by visiting SacramentoMonarchs.com.

On Friday, August 4, tickets will also be available by calling the Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone at (916) 649-TIXS, (530) 528-TIXS or (209) 551-TIXS. Tickets will also be available at the ARCO Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster outlets.

Ticket on-sale information for future home playoff games will be posted as it becomes available at SacramentoMonarchs.com.

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