Overview

• Tiffany Hayes led the charge with a season-high 21 points and Veronica Burton added 15 as the Valkyries limited Seattle to a season-low 27% shooting in an 84-57 victory.
• Kayla Thornton left early in the third quarter clutching her neck and will undergo further evaluation as the team monitors her condition.
• The win completed a 4-1 homestand and improved Golden State’s record to 9-7 in its inaugural WNBA season.
• A sellout crowd of 18,064 at Chase Center featured high-profile fans such as Steph Curry, underscoring the franchise’s growing Bay Area support.
• The Valkyries waived Chloe Bibby and Bree Hall to clear roster spots for Janelle Salaün, Cecilia Zandalasini and Julie Vanloo, who are expected to rejoin the team by midweek.