Golden State Valkyries @ Connecticut Sun
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Game Nuggets
- Charlisse Leger-Walker led all players with 17 PTS (3 REB, 4 AST) for Connecticut Sun. Charlisse Leger-Walker →
- Golden State Valkyries won by 25: 89–64. Golden State Valkyries →
- Golden State Valkyries came in 3-2 over their previous 5 games. Golden State Valkyries →
- Meeting 3 of the season between these teams — Golden State Valkyries was 2-0 in the series before tip-off. Golden State Valkyries →
Box Score
Golden State Valkyries
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Gabby Williams | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Kiah Stokes | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| Veronica Burton | 12 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| Ashten Prechtel | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Janelle Salaun | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Nadia Fingall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Kaila Charles | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 |
| Miela Sowah | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| Juste Jocyte | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Connecticut Sun
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaliyah Edwards | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| Diamond Miller | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Kennedy Burke | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Saniya Rivers | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Charlisse Leger-Walker | 17 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Raegan Beers | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Nell Angloma | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| Rayah Marshall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Hailey Van Lith | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| Gianna Kneepkens | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Ashlon Jackson | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 34-63 | 10-25 | 11-15 | 42 | 24 | 5 | 10 | 12 |
| Connecticut Sun | 22-71 | 6-31 | 14-24 | 30 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
Game Recap
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Connecticut Sun 89-64 on August 26, 2026, securing a decisive 25-point road victory.
Janelle Salaun led the Valkyries with 15 points, adding 3 rebounds and 1 assist. Kaila Charles was close behind with 14 points, while also contributing a team-high 8 rebounds and 2 assists, giving Golden State a strong presence on both ends of the floor. For Connecticut, Charlisse Leger-Walker was the top performer despite the loss, posting 17 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, the highest scoring total of any player in the game. Nell Angloma also contributed for the Sun, finishing with 11 points and 2 rebounds.
Despite Leger-Walker's team-leading output, Connecticut could not keep pace with Golden State's more balanced scoring and rebounding numbers, as Salaun and Charles combined for 29 points and 11 rebounds between them. This game was part of the regular season schedule for both clubs. The final margin of 25 points reflected a comprehensive team performance by the Valkyries, who outproduced the Sun's top two scorers through the contributions of their own leading pair.
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