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Valkyries Rout Aces 95-68 to Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

Three players posted double-doubles in a season-high offensive performance that improved the squad’s record to 3-5

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Overview

  • Golden State snapped a four-game skid with a 95-68 home victory over Las Vegas on Saturday.
  • Kayla Thornton led the charge with a career-high 22 points and 11 rebounds while Veronica Burton and Monique Billings also recorded double-doubles.
  • The Valkyries’ defense held A’ja Wilson to 17 points on 5-of-13 shooting and limited the Aces to their lowest scoring output of the season.
  • Golden State improved to 3-5 overall and 1-2 in the Commissioner's Cup.
  • Aces coach Becky Hammon criticized her squad’s effort as “soft” in the team’s second 20-point loss under her leadership.