Mercury to host Daddy's Date Night on Friday, June 23
June 19, 2006 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Phoenix Mercury News Release
The Phoenix Mercury will host a post-Father's Day celebration on Friday, June 23 when it presents Daddy's Date Night. Fathers and their daughters can watch the Mercury take on the Indiana Fever at 7 p.m. from a special section in US Airways Center. The event will be hosted by John Gambadoro from XTRA Sports 910 AM.
WHEN: Friday, June 23
TIME: Tip-off is 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
WHERE: U.S. Airways Center
THE TEAM: WNBA All-Star Diana Taurasi leads the Mercury and the WNBA in scoring. The 6-0 guard is averaging 25.3 points an outing. In last Friday's win over the East-leading Connecticut Sun, Taurasi posted a career-high 35 points, eclipsing her previous high of 32 points which she turned in last Tuesday in Los Angeles.
BEST DEAL: Daddy's Date Night Package - For just $50, a Father-Daughter Date-Duo will receive two lower-level tickets, two Father-Daughter t-shirts and two food vouchers good for a hot dog and medium soda. It's a package valued at more than $150. For a complete Mercury schedule or for additional ticket information call 602-252-WNBA or log onto www.phoenixmercury.com for details.
SIDELINE: As a part of the Father-Daughter weekend, the Mercury will host the 3rd annual Two-Ball tournament Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at U.S. Airways Center. For more information call Laci Lance at 602-379-7519.
UP NEXT: Sunday, June 25 vs. the Chicago Sky. Tip-off is 6 p.m.
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