US EditionValkyries Guard Tiffany Hayes Helped Off Court After Being Hit in the Face
- During the WNBA game on May 21, 2025, in San Francisco, Tiffany Hayes of the Golden State Valkyries left the floor late in the second quarter after being struck in the face by an arm from Washington Mystics' Shakira Austin and did not return to the game.
- The injury occurred 3:43 before halftime when Hayes fell hard beneath the Washington basket after Austin's flagrant foul, causing concern and a technical foul on Austin.
- Hayes was down for several minutes as medical personnel attended her, she gave a thumbs up before leaving with a towel pressed to her face, receiving a standing ovation but did not return to the game.
- The Valkyries secured their second game and first franchise win with a final score of 76-74 over Washington, with coach Natalie Nakase and teammate Kayla Thornton emphasizing the team’s resilience after Hayes’ injury.
- Hayes’ injury impacted the team’s dynamics, but the victory was dedicated to her and the fans, highlighting the Valkyries’ determination in their inaugural Chase Center season.
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The DerrickValkyries guard Tiffany Hayes helped off court after being hit in the head
Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes was helped off the court late in the second quarter against the Washington Mystics after taking an arm to the face from Shakira Austin and going down for several minutes. Hayes went hard to…
Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes helped off court after being hit in the face
Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes was helped off the court late in the second quarter and didn't return against the Washington Mystics after taking an arm to the face from Shakira Austin and going down for several minutes.
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