US EditionVeronica Burton Scores 22 to Lead Valkyries to Expansion Franchise's First Win, 76-74 over Mystics
- On May 21, 2025, at San Francisco's Chase Center, the Golden State Valkyries secured their first-ever franchise victory by edging out the Washington Mystics with a final score of 76 to 74.
- The victory followed a defensive effort that forced 17 turnovers, despite Golden State shooting only 31.9% overall and 18.9% from three-point range.
- Veronica Burton, a guard in her fourth year, delivered a career-best performance by scoring 22 points while also contributing nine rebounds, five assists, and crucial three-pointers late in the game that helped secure the victory.
- Kayla Thornton added 18 points including a four-point play with 1:03 left, while debutant Janelle Salan contributed 10 points and four rebounds, playing a crucial role.
- This first victory for the expansion Valkyries suggests momentum building for the team as they prepare for a three-game road trip starting with the Los Angeles Sparks on May 23.
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A monumental moment that doesn’t happen often in sports is the inaugural season of a new franchise. The Golden State Valkyries of the WNBA just captured their first win in their history on Wednesday night, defeating the Washington Mystics 76-74.
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SAN FRANCISCO — It wasn’t pretty, but the Valkyries got it done. Despite shooting 31.9% from the field and 18.9% from the three-point line, Golden State hit every big shot down the stretch to beat the Washington Mystics 76-74 and notch its first win in franchise history. “This is our first game where we kind of hit some adversity,” forward Kayla Thornton said. “Our shots weren’t hitting, but we just stuck with it. I’m just so proud of our tea…
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Late surge lifts Valkyries past Mystics for first win
Veronica Burton drilled a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:38, helping the expansion Golden State Valkyries record their first-ever WNBA victory, 76-74 over the visiting Washington Mystics on Wednesday in San Francisco.
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The RecordVeronica Burton scores 22 to lead Valkyries to expansion franchise’s first win, 76-74 over Mystics
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Veronica Burton made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:38 remaining, another with 29 seconds left on the way to 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists, leading the Golden State Valkyries to the expansion franchise's first victory…
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