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Tempo's New Star Morrow Debuts Amidst Injury Crisis
5 Aug
Summary
- Aneesah Morrow set to debut for Toronto Tempo against Valkyries.
- Tempo faces Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco rematch.
- Toronto's key scorers absent due to injuries; Morrow acquired.
The Toronto Tempo are looking to Aneesah Morrow to make an impact in their upcoming rematch against the Golden State Valkyries. Morrow was acquired by the Tempo last week and is expected to debut on Tuesday in San Francisco, having had time to integrate with her new team following their recent loss. Toronto is currently dealing with considerable injury issues, with leading scorers Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes sidelined.
Despite playing without their top scorers and with Morrow observing their previous game, the Tempo's starting lineup demonstrated strong performance, outscoring the Valkyries' starters. However, the team's reserve players struggled to contribute offensively. Coach Sandy Brondello expressed pride in her team's effort and resilience, acknowledging the unprecedented injury situation they are facing.
Janelle Salaun has been a significant factor in the Golden State Valkyries' victories over the Tempo this season. She again led the Valkyries in their recent win, scoring a game-high 24 points. Salaun emphasized the importance of the team's defensive effort in setting the tone for their offensive success.
