Valkyries Set Franchise Win Record
Valkyries dominate Sun for record seventh straight win, share first place.
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 79-64 on Wednesday, setting a franchise record with their seventh straight win. Bakersfield reported that Veronica Burton scored 17 points and Janelle Salaun added 16 points off the bench, including four 3-pointers, to power the victory.
The win pushed Golden State into a first-place tie with Minnesota and Las Vegas in the WNBA standings, according to Post Register. The Valkyries have now won 11 of their last 13 games.
An 11-0 Run Sealed the Game in the Second Half
Golden State put the game away with an 11-0 run in the second half. That burst of scoring gave the Valkyries a lead Connecticut could not close. The Sun were held to just 64 points total, a sign of how well Golden State's defense performed all night.
Salaun's four 3-pointers off the bench gave Golden State a reliable outside threat. Burton's 17 points led all scorers. The two combined for 33 of the team's 79 points, according to Daily Gazette.
Valkyries Climb Into First Place in WNBA Standings
The victory placed Golden State in a three-way tie at the top of the WNBA standings alongside Minnesota and Las Vegas. It is a remarkable rise for a franchise still in its early years. The Valkyries entered this stretch without much fanfare but have since become one of the league's hottest teams.
Winning 11 of 13 games is a pace few WNBA teams sustain this deep into a season. Golden State's current run puts them in a strong position heading into the second half of the year, according to Newsday.
Seven Straight Wins Mark a Franchise-Defining Moment
Seven consecutive wins is the most in Valkyries franchise history. The team has built this streak through a mix of sharp shooting and strong defense. Wednesday's game against Connecticut showed both sides of that formula working at once.
For a franchise still proving itself in the league, this record streak carries real weight. It signals that Golden State is no longer just a newcomer. The Valkyries are now a legitimate title contender, according to Oskaloosa.
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