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Valkyries Dominate Liberty in Low-Scoring Stunner
28 Aug
Summary
- Valkyries secured a 79-60 victory over the Liberty.
- Golden State is undefeated against New York this season.
- Liberty's streak of 80+ point games was snapped.
The Golden State Valkyries secured a decisive 79-60 victory over the New York Liberty on Thursday night. Cecilia Zandalasini was a standout performer, contributing 14 points in the first half, while Gabby Williams added 16 points to the Valkyries' total. The win improved Golden State's record to 28-11 and extended their perfect season series against New York to 3-0.
The Valkyries' defense proved formidable, holding the Liberty to their lowest point totals of the season across their three matchups. This defensive effort was crucial in stopping New York's impressive streak of scoring 80-plus points in 16 consecutive games, a franchise best. Veronica Burton dished out a season-high 13 assists, complementing Tiffany Hayes' 12 points off the bench for the Valkyries.
Despite strong performances from Jonquel Jones (18 points) and Breanna Stewart (16 points), the Liberty (23-16) could not overcome the Valkyries' consistent scoring and defensive pressure. Golden State extended their lead throughout the game, beginning the third quarter with an 11-6 run and opening the fourth with six unanswered points to seal the victory.
