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Golden State Valkyries Claim First Overtime Victory With 89-81 Win Over Sparks

The Valkyries rallied from a late deficit after key injuries to reach a 2-2 Commissioner’s Cup mark

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Overview

  • Janelle Salaün poured in a career-high 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead Golden State’s comeback.
  • Temi Fagbenle finished with 14 points, 13 rebounds, eight offensive boards and four steals in a dominant inside performance.
  • Carla Leite’s floater in the closing seconds of regulation forced overtime and Kayla Thornton’s corner three sealed the victory with 38 seconds to play.
  • Golden State played without veteran guard Tiffany Hayes due to a nose injury while the Sparks were missing Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell.
  • The win marked the Valkyries’ second straight victory following a 95-68 rout of the Las Vegas Aces.