MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team’s preseason schedule for its 16th
season of professional women’s basketball in Minnesota. To prepare for
the 2014 WNBA season, the Lynx will play one exhibition game against the
Australian Women’s National Basketball Team at Target Center on May 5
at 7 p.m.
“We’re very
excited to be hosting one of the world’s top women’s basketball teams,”
said Timberwolves and Lynx President Chris Wright. “With the Lynx at the
top of their game, we’re looking forward to hosting a preseason game at
Target Center in anticipation of an exciting 2014 Lynx season. It’s a
great opportunity for our phenomenal fans to see our Lynx stars take on
one of the best national teams in the world.”
Minnesota’s
game against Australia, also known as the Opals, is its first game
against the international squad. Ever since competing in their first
international tournament at the 1957 FIBA World Championships in Brazil,
the Opals have continued to increase the popularity of the sport in
Australia.
The Opals have won eight medals at official FIBA international tournaments (Olympics and World Championships).
Australia
has won five Olympic medals (3 silver; 2 bronze) with the most recent
being a Bronze Medal in the 2012 London Summer Games. The Opals faced
the Americans in the semifinals during the London Olympics and were
defeated 86-73, which put them into the Bronze Medal game where they
defeated Russia 83-74 to clinch the Bronze. Australia has collected
three World Championship medals, highlighted by a Gold Medal performance
at the 2006 World Championship in Brazil. It also collected bronze
medals at the 1998 and 2002 World Championships. For more information on
the Australian National team visit, http://www.basketball.net.au/national-teams/opals/.
Tickets
for the game are currently on sale for Lynx season members at their
discounted member rate. Groups of 10 or more can also purchase seats
starting at a discounted rate of $12 by calling the Lynx at
612-673-8400. Single-game tickets will be released for sale at a later
date. For information regarding 2014 season memberships or ticket
packages visit www.lynxbasketball.com or call 612.673.8400
The
Lynx will kick off their 16th season in the WNBA on the road at
Washington on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. The 2014 home opener will be on
Sunday, May 18 vs. Connecticut at 4 p.m., which will feature a historic
ring ceremony and championship banner raising for the 2013 WNBA
Champions. Full-season and half-season memberships are available by
visiting www.lynxbasketball.com or by calling 612-673-8400.
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