WNBA returns to Kansas City after 20 years, Lynx beat Nigerian national team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The WNBA returned to Kansas City Monday night for the first time since 2005. The Minnesota Lynx faced the Nigerian Women’s National Team in a preseason matchup and won 88-79.

“I think girls’ basketball has come a long way in the last couple of years, and I want all these girls to be able to visually see where they can be,” said Missouri Phenom Head Coach Ty Hawkins.

Hawkins brought his younger athletes to the game and surprised the girls with tickets. He said showing them what’s possible is going to inspire them to be the best and the girls were happy to miss a day of practice to watch the professional teams play.

“When coach says to try something, ill try it,” said Zoe, a player on the team.



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