Golden State Valkyries @ Portland Fire
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Game Nuggets
- Tiffany Hayes led all players with 18 PTS (6 REB, 3 AST) for Golden State Valkyries. Tiffany Hayes →
- Golden State Valkyries won by 17: 86–69. Golden State Valkyries →
- Golden State Valkyries came in 3-2 over their previous 5 games. Golden State Valkyries →
- Meeting 2 of the season between these teams — Golden State Valkyries was 1-0 in the series before tip-off. Golden State Valkyries →
Box Score
Golden State Valkyries
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Kiah Stokes | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 18 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 21 |
| Kaila Charles | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| Veronica Burton | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 29 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 21 |
| Ashten Prechtel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Nadia Fingall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Miela Sowah | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| Juste Jocyte | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Portland Fire
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Carleton | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Emily Engstler | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 23 |
| Nyadiew Puoch | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| Megan DiLeo | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Teja Oblak | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Amy Okonkwo | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Serah Williams | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Holly Winterburn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Jordan Harrison | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 29-61 | 9-29 | 19-21 | 31 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 11 |
| Portland Fire | 24-62 | 10-39 | 11-13 | 29 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 15 |
Game Recap
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Portland Fire 86-69 on August 30, 2026.
Tiffany Hayes led all scorers for Golden State with 18 points, adding six rebounds and three assists to pace the Valkyries' offense. Kayla Thornton also contributed heavily for Golden State, finishing with 17 points, two rebounds and two assists. Together, the two combined for 35 of the Valkyries' 86 points in the win.
Portland's offense was led by Emily Engstler, who tallied 12 points, four rebounds and one assist. Megan DiLeo matched that scoring output for the Fire, also finishing with 12 points, three rebounds and one assist. Despite their efforts, Portland was unable to overcome the deficit built by Golden State's balanced scoring.
This result came in the 2026 regular season, with the Valkyries improving their record on the road while the Fire fell to the visiting squad at home. The 17-point margin reflected Golden State's ability to control the game from start to finish, with Hayes and Thornton setting the tone offensively throughout the contest.
The win adds to Golden State's season totals, while Portland will look to regroup after the loss. Hayes' 18-point performance stood as the game's high mark, underscoring her role as a key contributor in the Valkyries' victory over the Fire.
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