Overview

• Kayla Thornton led the charge with 21 points, eight rebounds and two steals in Sunday’s win
• Golden State built a 27-point halftime lead after pouring in a franchise-best 36 points in the second quarter
• The Valkyries controlled the interior by outscoring Connecticut 32-12 in the paint and outrebounding them 50-35
• Rookie guard Kaitlyn Chen made her WNBA debut, scoring five points and sparking the rally with an and-1 floater
• Laeticia Amihere delivered a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double off the bench as Golden State improved to 7-6