Valkyries Set Records in Win Over Sun

The Golden State Valkyries continued their strong form by defeating the Connecticut Sun 87-63, setting a franchise record for points in a quarter and achieving their best defensive performance of the season. Kayla Thornton led the Valkyries with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Laeticia Amihere posted her first career double-double. The Valkyries had also recently beaten the Indiana Fever, limiting star rookie Caitlin Clark to 11 points, underscoring their defensive strength. The Connecticut Sun, now on a six-game losing streak and at the bottom of the WNBA standings, have seen some bright spots from rookie Aneesah Morrow. The emergence of depth contributors like Amihere has reinforced the Valkyries' status as a formidable expansion team. The Sun continue to struggle for consistency during a difficult road trip.