Illinois Hoops Update- June 9- Valkyries Beat Sparks

Illinois Hoops Update- June 9- Valkyries Beat Sparks

Golden State Valkyries are a new fresh WNBA and despite their sub-500 record are starting to find their footing in the league. Coming off a victory against the Aces on Saturday, the Valkyries (4-5) followed it up with an 89-81 overtime win against the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday. Kate Martin (Edwardsville) was scoreless (0-3…

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June 10, 2025

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Golden State Valkyries are a new fresh WNBA and despite their sub-500 record are starting to find their footing in the league.

Coming off a victory against the Aces on Saturday, the Valkyries (4-5) followed it up with an 89-81 overtime win against the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday.

Kate Martin (Edwardsville) was scoreless (0-3 FG, 0-2 3PT) in 16 minutes off the bench in the win. She had a rebound, a steal, a turnover, and a zero plus-minus.

From the pitch to the paint — an iconic meetup after tonight's historic win. @ChristenPress and @TobinHeath showing out in LA tonight ✨🪽 pic.twitter.com/XIfbBzPYdC
— Golden State Valkyries (@valkyries) June 10, 2025