MN Lynx to Host “Girls and Women in Sports” Night Sunday, August 30

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – In celebration of girls and women in sports, the Minnesota Lynx will host a “Girls and Women in Sports” night presented by Dove’s #SpeakBeautiful campaign as the Lynx take on the Phoenix Mercury at Target Center on August 30. 

Prior to the game, the first 1,500 fans will receive an exclusive Cheryl Reeve bobblehead. Now in her sixth season as the Lynx’ head coach, Reeve holds a 19-9 record thus far in the 2015 season and a 137-60 record in her career with the Minnesota Lynx. Under Reeve’s tutelage, the Lynx will make their fifth consecutive postseason appearance in September. Selected by USA Basketball as an assistant coach for the 2014 FIBA World Championship team in Turkey, Reeve will head the U.S. Women’s National Team for the 2016 Rio Games.

Also prior to tipoff, former WNBA player and current ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo will be speaking to a group of fans as a part of Dove’s #SpeakBeautiful campaign.

There will also be in-game recognition for a group of University of Minnesota students and Somali teenagers who created special uniforms for Muslim girls to be able to play basketball. With help from the University of Minnesota College of Design and the Tucker Center for Girls & Women in Sport, the GIRLS program from Cedar Riverside Community designed their own culturally appropriate basketball uniforms and active wear. These outfits allow them to stay active while honoring their cultural and religious beliefs. 

Following the game, Gopher basketball alum Lindsay Whalen will be speaking to the crowd in a Q&A that is open to all fans.

Fans interested in attending the pregame presentation with Rebecca Lobo can contact Emma Sandstrom at (612) 673-8433 or at emma.sandstrom@lynxbasketball.com.