Illinois Hoops Update- June 7- Martin, Valkyries Destroy Aces

Illinois Hoops Update- June 7- Martin, Valkyries Destroy Aces

Golden State Valkryies defeated Las Vegas Aces, 96-68, on Saturday. Valkyries held a 49-28 at halftime after a 34-15 second quarter which included a 29-foot running pull up jump shot from Kate Martin (Edwardville) as the buzzer expired. Martin came off the bench for the Valkyries and she continued to provide a spark wherever it…

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June 8, 2025

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Golden State Valkryies defeated Las Vegas Aces, 96-68, on Saturday.

Valkyries held a 49-28 at halftime after a 34-15 second quarter which included a 29-foot running pull up jump shot from Kate Martin (Edwardville) as the buzzer expired.

KATE MARTIN FROM ACROSS THE BAY AT THE BUZZER!@kate_martin22 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8MkyVHeIQa
— Golden State Valkyries (@valkyries) June 7, 2025

Martin came off the bench for the Valkyries and she continued to provide a spark wherever it was needed.

She had 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3PT) with seven rebounds, an assist, a turnover, and a +30 plus-minus.

Jewell Loyd (Niles West) had a game-worst -23 plus-minus in a start for the Aces. She had five points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3PT, 3-5 FT) with six rebounds (three offensive), an assist, and two steals in 26 minutes.

Her offensive rebounds were a team-high while her total rebounds were also a team-high but tied with A’ja Wilson. Her two steals were a game-high tied with two others.