MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL The Minnesota Lynx today announced the teams exhibition schedule for the 2012 WNBA season, which includes a game at the University of Minnesotas Sports Pavilion on Tuesday, May 15 at 12 p.m. against the Chicago Sky. The game will be the first opportunity for fans to see the Lynx, who finished last season by sweeping the Atlanta Dream for the teams first WNBA championship. Prior to visiting the Sports Pavilion, the Lynx will travel to Connecticut to face the Sun on Thursday, May 10 at 6 p.m. CDT.

We have enjoyed playing exhibition games at Concordia College and the College of St. Benedict's over the past three years, said Lynx Executive Vice President Roger Griffith. Those settings created a fun, exciting atmosphere for the games. The move to the University of Minnesota is an indication of the increased interest surrounding our team. Last year, we literally ran out of space at Concordia, and we are looking forward to a larger, even more enthusiastic crowd for this year's preseason game.

Minnesotas game at the Sports Pavilion will be their third on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Previously the Lynx had played at Williams Arena in 2005 and the Sports Pavilion in 2006. In addition to their games in Minneapolis, the Lynx have played preseason games throughout the greater Minnesota area, including games in Mankato (1999), Rochester (2000, 2003), St. Joseph (2009) and St. Paul (2010, 2011).

Tickets for the Lynx preseason game at the Sports Pavilion are currently available for purchase and begin as low as $15. Season ticket holders can purchase tickets for as low as $10, while group rates begin at $8. To purchase tickets, fans can call 612-673-8400 or visit the Lynx website at www.lynxbasketball.com.

The 2011 WNBA Champion Lynx will kick off their title defense with the team's Home Opener on Sunday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Target Center against the Phoenix Mercury on ABC. Lower-level tickets are available for as little as $10 a game for the 17-game home schedule.

2012 Lynx Preseason Schedule

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME*

Thursday, May 10 Connecticut Sun Mohegan Sun Arena 6:00 p.m.

Uncasville, CT

Tuesday, May 15 Chicago Sky Sports Pavilion 12:00 p.m.

Minneapolis, MN

* All times central

Contact information:

Alex King, Minnesota Lynx, (612) 673-1632, king@lynxbasketball.com

www.lynxbasketball.com

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