Golden State Valkyries Defeat Seattle Storm 84-57 in WNBA Upset

The Seattle Storm, a four-time WNBA champion franchise, is maintaining a competitive roster in 2025 with key players like Skylar Diggins, Gabby Williams, and Nneka Ogwumike, despite recent player departures and trades. While the Storm have excelled statistically, leading the league in field-goal percentage and ranking high in scoring and defensive metrics, they have faced challenges against the expansion Golden State Valkyries, who defeated them decisively in their recent matchup 84-57. The Valkyries, led by Tiffany Hayes and Veronica Burton, executed a strong defensive strategy that limited Seattle to a season-low shooting percentage and capitalized on fast-break points and turnovers. The Storm struggled with shooting efficiency and on-court discipline during the game, as technical fouls were issued to Diggins and Williams. Despite the loss, Seattle entered the game as favorites based on their better overall record and strong recent form, including a seven-win streak in nine games. The matchup highlighted the rising competitiveness of the Valkyries and the need for the Storm to adjust tactically to maintain their status as a premier WNBA team.