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Rookie Jocyte Shines in Valkyries Victory
26 May
Summary
- Juste Jocyte debuted for the Valkyries, scoring 5 points.
- Gabby Williams led the team with 15 points in the win.
- Brittney Griner missed the game due to a rib injury.
The Valkyries achieved a decisive 97-70 win against the Suns on Monday night. Rookie forward Juste Jocyte made her WNBA debut, checking in with 4:48 remaining in the game. She marked the occasion by scoring her first two points with a lefthanded jumper, finishing with 5 points and two assists in just five minutes.
Gabby Williams was the leading scorer for the Valkyries with 15 points, supported by Veronica Burton's 11 points and six assists. Several players, including Ashten Prechtel and Kaitlyn Chen, contributed offensively. Notably, Brittney Griner was unavailable due to a rib injury, preventing her from reaching the 6,000-point career milestone.
Forward'', 'Alena Zandalasini also returned to the court after a four-game absence due to a concussion, contributing six points and her reliable three-point shooting. The Valkyries, now 4-2, are set to host Caitlin Clark and the Fever on Thursday.
