Valkyries Make History
Valkyries Secure Playoff Spot, Beat Dallas Wings 78-70 Behind Williams' 23 Points
The Golden State Valkyries are heading back to the playoffs. They beat the Dallas Wings 78-70 on Monday night, locking up a postseason berth in just their second WNBA season, according to Yahoo Sports.
The win was their sixth in a row. It also pushed Golden State past its total win count from last season — by two games, WRAL reported. A sellout crowd at Chase Center watched it happen, including Warriors star Stephen Curry, his son Canon, and several Golden State teammates.
Gabby Williams Leads the Charge With 23 Points
Gabby Williams was the star of the night. She scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds to pace the Valkyries, according to The News-Enterprise. Veronica Burton was right behind her, adding 16 points and five assists.
The final score of 78-70 was not close in feel. Golden State controlled the game throughout. The team showed it is no longer just finding its footing — it is building real momentum heading into the postseason.
Six Straight Wins Signal a Team on the Rise
Six consecutive wins is not luck. It is a statement. The Valkyries have built a streak that most teams — let alone second-year franchises — struggle to match late in a WNBA season, Seattle PI noted.
Golden State also surpassed its win total from its entire first season. That is a big jump for a young team. It shows growth at exactly the right time of year, when playoff seeding is still on the line.
Valkyries Made History as an Expansion Franchise in 2024
Last year, the Valkyries became the first expansion franchise in WNBA history to reach the playoffs in their debut season, according to Winnipeg Free Press. That alone was a remarkable achievement for a brand-new team.
Their 2024 playoff run ended in the first round, losing to the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in Game 2. Now they are back, and with a longer win streak and more experience, expectations in Golden State are growing fast.
Chase Center Crowd Shows WNBA's Growing Star Power
Monday's game was a sellout at Chase Center — the same arena where Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors play. Curry was in the stands with his son Canon and Warriors teammates, WRAL reported.
That kind of celebrity support and a packed house underlines how fast the Valkyries have built a fanbase. The team is not just winning games. It is becoming a fixture in one of the biggest sports markets in the country.
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