US EditionKayla Thornton Shines as Valkyries Crush Connecticut Sun
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUN 22 – The Golden State Valkyries surged in the second quarter with 36 points and outrebounded the Connecticut Sun 51-35 to secure a dominant 24-point win, marking their fifth victory in six games.
- The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Connecticut Sun 87-63 on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
- The Valkyries entered the game with a 6-6 record and aimed to continue their recent momentum after strong wins and improved defense.
- Golden State dominated the second quarter with a 36-12 run, outrebounded Connecticut 51-35, forced 14 turnovers, and saw all 11 players score.
- Kayla Thornton led the team by scoring 21 points and pulling down eight boards, while Tiffany Hayes contributed 14 points, and Kaitlyn Chen notched her first-ever field goal in the league.
- The victory improved Golden State's record to 7-6, marked their seventh straight home sellout, and sets up a home game against the New York Liberty on June 25.
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Connecticut Post
Golden State 87, Connecticut 63
CONNECTICUT (63)
Jackson Progress-Argus
Valkyries leverage torrid second-quarter to win over struggling Sun
A 36-point second quarter blew up the game open as the Golden State Valkyries rolled to a 87-63 rout of the visiting Connecticut Sun on Sunday in San Francisco.
Valkyries ride huge first half to clobber Connecticut, move above .500
Marin Independent Journal
Kayla Thornton shines as Valkyries crush Connecticut Sun
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