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Golden Bay Times Sports Ticker.....Tuesday October 7, 2025.....updated at 12:53am.....(BASKETBALL) GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - Last Game: SUN OCT 5 / vs Los Angeles Lakers W 111-103 / Next Game: WED OCT 8 / vs Portland Trail Blazers 7:00pm (HOCKEY) SAN JOSE SHARKS - Last Game: SAT OCT 4 / @ Utah Mammoth L 4-6 / Next Game: THU OCT 9 / @vs Vegas Golden Knights 7:00pm • SAN JOSE BARRACUDA - Last Game: SUN OCT 5 / @ Bakersfield Condors W 3-1 / Next Game: SAT OCT 11 / vs Bakersfield Condors 3:00pm (FOOTBALL) SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS - Last Game: THU OCT 2 / @ Los Angeles Rams W 26-23 / Next Game: SUN OCT 12 / @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:25pm (SOCCER) SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES - Last Game: SUN OCT 5 / @ Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 1-0 / Next Game: SAT OCT 18 / vs Austin FC 6:00pm • SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC - Last Game: SAT OCT 4 / vs Hartford Athletic - Jägermeister Cup Final L 0-1 / Next Game: SAT OCT 11 / @ Hartford Athletic 4:00pm • OAKLAND ROOTS - Last Game: WED OCT 1 / @ El Paso Locomotive L 1-3 / Next Game: TUE OCT 7 / vs Hartford Athletic 7:00pm • BAY FC - Last Game: SAT SEP 27 / @ Portland Thorns FC L 1-2 / Next Game: FRI OCT 10 / @ Seattle Reign FC 7:30pm .....Golden Bay Times Sports Ticker ••••

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(1) Minnesota Lynx 34-10 / .773 / — (2) Las Vegas Aces 30-14 / .682 / 4.0 (3) Atlanta Dream 30-14 / .682 / 4.0 (4) Phoenix Mercury 27-17 / .614 / 7.0 (5) New York Liberty 27-17 / .614 / 7.0	(6) Indiana Fever 24-20 / .545 / 10.0 (7) Seattle Storm 23-21 / .523 / 11.0 (8) Golden State Valkyries 23-21 / .523 / 11.0 (9) Los Angeles Sparks 21-23 / .477 / 13.0 (10) Washington Mystics 16-28 / .364 / 18.0	(11) Connecticut Sun 11-33 / .250 / 23.0 (12) Chicago Sky 10-34 / .227 / 24.0 (13) Dallas Wings 10-34 / .227 / 24.0

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Ten Game Recap

		• WED SEP 17, 2025 • Heartbreaker as Lynx Snatch Victory in Valkyries’ Playoff Farewell Golden State Valkyries (72) @vs Minnesota Linx (101) Playoffs GAME 2 (Min 2-0) San Jose, CA - In a gut-wrenching finish that epitomized Golden State’s rookie season, brimming with promise yet ending in bitter defeat, the Minnesota Lynx edged out the Valkyries 75-74, eliminating them from the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. The Valkyries, making history as the league’s newest expansion team, held a commanding lead late into the third quarter, up by 17 points, raising hope among fans that they might pull off one of the most shocking comebacks in playoff lore. Instead, the Lynx roared back, led by Napheesa Collier’s 24 points, including the game-winning 18-footer with 1:24 left, and Kayla McBride chipped in 18 more to seal the deal. Golden State got strong performances across the board as Monique Billings had 15, Cecilia Zandalasini and Janelle Salaün each added 14, and Veronica Burton flirted with a triple-double with 13 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds, but couldn’t quite close it out. Their inaugural campaign finishes at 23-21, becoming the first expansion squad to make the playoffs. Coach Natalie Nakase’s defensive schemes impressed, and despite the outcome, the Valkyries leave the season with respect, belief, and plenty of lessons for what could become something special. Photo: Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.

		• SUN SEP 14, 2025 • Valkyries Stunned in Game One as Lynx Roar Back Golden State Valkyries (72) @vs Minnesota Linx (101) Playoffs GAME 1 (Min 1-0) Minneapolis, MN - The Golden State Valkyries opened their playoff journey with a 101-72 loss to the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of Round One, but the story isn’t as bleak as the final margin suggests. Golden State came out firing from deep and defense, jumping ahead 28-21 after the first quarter behind sharp three-point shooting. But Minnesota turned the tables in the second quarter and did not look back, exploding with a 32-point third quarter that buried the Valkyries’ momentum. Napheesa Collier led all scorers with 20 points, hitting 7-of-11 shots, nailing a three, sinking every free throw, and grabbing six boards. The Lynx got solid double-figure contributions from Natisha Hiedeman (18), Kayla McBride (17), Jessica Shepard (12) and Courtney Williams (11). For Golden State, Veronica Burton and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 14, Janelle Salaün chipped in 13 with eight rebounds, and Temi Fábgénlé tallied 12 before fouling out. But the Valkyries committed 16 turnovers and couldn’t keep pace once the Lynx gained separation. Now down 0-1 in the best-of-three series, Golden State will need a big rebound in Game 2 at home if they want to force a Game 3. Photo: Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.

		• THU SEP 11, 2025 • Valkyries Go Cold as Lynx Power to Record Win Golden State Valkyries (53) @vs Minnesota Linx (72) Minneapolis, MN - The Golden State Valkyries closed their regular season on a sour note with a 72-53 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, who notched a franchise-best 34 wins. Golden State struggled to find any rhythm, shooting a dismal 28.8 percent from the floor and just 11.1 percent from deep, leaving their offense sputtering despite balanced scoring from Iliana Rupert, Veronica Burton, Kaila Charles, and Cecilia Zandalasini, each with eight points. The Valkyries hung tough through the first half and even made a brief push in the third quarter with back-to-back threes, but Minnesota slammed the door with a punishing 12-0 run to start the fourth. Natisha Hiedeman led the Lynx with 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting while Napheesa Collier added 19, giving Minnesota the firepower to pull away with ease. For Golden State, the loss drops them to 23-21, a respectable mark for an expansion team but one that underscores their growing pains against top-tier competition. The Valkyries’ debut season showcased flashes of promise and grit, yet their postseason hopes will hinge on finding more consistent shooting and avoiding the cold stretches that have too often left them scrambling. Photo: Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.

		• SAT SEP 6, 2025 • Crowd Roars and Hearts Snap Home Finale Thrills Yet Ends in Valkyrie Fall Golden State Valkyries (78) @vs Minnesota Linx (72) San Francisco, CA - In front of a sold-out, electric “Ballhalla” crowd at Chase Center, the Golden State Valkyries bowed out in dramatic fashion, falling 78–72 to the Minnesota Lynx in what may very well be their final home game of the year. The game felt like playoff basketball from the jump, with the Valkyries roaring early as Kaila Charles, Iliana Rupert, and Janelle Salaün each poured in 15 points to help Golden State lead at the half. But then came the third quarter, where Minnesota turned up the heat, drilling their shots (64.7 percent shooting in the frame) and lighting up the scoreboard with a 30-point onslaught that flipped the momentum and ultimately the outcome. Off the bench, Natisha Hiedeman matched her career high with 24 points, doing the lion’s share of damage for the Lynx. Even as Golden State clawed back with Veronica Burton’s and-one and Rupert’s late triple making it a nail-biter, the Lynx held on. The Valkyries end their Chase Center regular-season run with a thunderous silence, still playoff bound but hungry for redemption on the road. Photo: Mauricio Segura

		• SUN AUG 24, 2025 • Valkyries Rain Threes, Snap Skid in Gritty Dallas Thriller Golden State Valkyries (90) @ Dallas Wings (81) Arlington, TX - Despite limping into Arlington with just eight healthy bodies, the Golden State Valkyries delivered a performance that was anything but wounded, hammering the Dallas Wings 90-81 in a high-octane showdown that saw them set a franchise record with 16 made threes. Iliana Rupert’s career-high five treys and Kate Martin’s fourth triple of the night highlighted the offensive fireworks, while Veronica Burton orchestrated the attack with a 25-point, 13-assist double-double and even chipped in with key blocks to frustrate Dallas. The defensive effort was equally crucial, as rookie All-Star Paige Bueckers, usually a scoring machine, was held to just nine points on 3-for-12 shooting, her first single-digit outing of the season. Golden State seized control early with a 12-2 opening run and never allowed the Wings to mount a full comeback, showcasing resilience and poise despite a depleted roster. The victory pushes the Valkyries to 19-18, moving them ahead of Los Angeles for the eighth playoff seed while keeping them within striking distance of Seattle, and with the postseason picture tightening, this gritty win was more than just a bounce-back, it was a statement that when the margin for error is razor thin, the Valkyries don’t just survive, they thrive. Photo: Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.

		• FRI AUG 22, 2025 • Rally Dreams Dashed in Desert Golden State Valkyries (72) @ Phoenix Mercury (81) Phoenix, AZ - The Golden State Valkyries came to Phoenix hoping to rewrite their narrative, only to have their fix-it kit emptied out by the fiery Mercury, who stomped them 81–72 with ruthless efficiency. Alyssa Thomas orchestrated a clinic with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists for her sixth triple-double of the season and a league-tying record, making the Mercury’s win look choreographed rather than earned. Monique Akoa Makani, no benchwarmer, drained four threes en route to 18 points, keeping Phoenix’s barrage from downtown sizzling at nearly 44 percent. On the flip side, Janelle Salaün tried to resuscitate the Valkyries’ hopes with a team-high 15 points, and Veronica Burton pitched in with 11 points and eight assists, but it wasn’t enough. The bigger scare came when Tiffany Hayes exited after a violent collision and didn’t return, an ominous development for a team already knocking on the playoffs’ door with an 18-18 record. As the Valkyries cling to that final playoff slot, the sting of this loss is exactly the kind of wake-up squeeze they can’t afford to ignore. Photo: Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.

		• TUE AUG 19, 2025 • Ballhalla Stuns Itself in Last-Minute Phoenix Surge Golden State Valkyries (91) vs Phoenix Mercury(98) San Francisco, CA - In a game that had all the makings of a Valkyries victory, San Francisco’s own Ballhalla, the Chase Center, witnessed a heart-breaker as the Phoenix Mercury clawed back to take a 98-91 win. Veronica Burton lit up the stat sheet with 24 points and a jaw-dropping 14 assists, going 6-for-13 from the field and perfect from the charity stripe, yet what felt like destiny slipped away when Kahleah Copper banked 25 points, including five threes, spearheading a fourth quarter Phoenix charge that Golden State simply could not mirror. Laeticia Amihere, stepping up after injuries ravaged the frontcourt, grabbed 7 rebounds in 23 minutes of gritty work. But the Valkyries’ size deficit, with Monique Billings and Iliana Rupert both sidelined, kept gnawing at them despite solid guard play. Phoenix, on the other hand, got a spark from Alyssa Thomas, who dished 8 assists and pulled down 9 boards, giving Copper the platform she needed to shine. Sealed with a booming crowd of 18,064 fans at the Chase Center, the loss was painful and real, but also a testament to how far this expansion squad has come and how thin the margins can be in this league. Photo: Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.

		• SUN AUG 17, 2025 • Dream Show Turns Ballhalla into a Napping Chamber Golden State Valkyries (63) vs Atlanta Dream (79) College Park, GA - The Golden State Valkyries’ four game winning streak ran straight into the Atlanta Dream, who spanked them 79–63 at the Chase Center. The Dream erupted in the third quarter, piling on 28 points while the Valkyries sputtered with just 17, blowing the game open and dousing any comeback hopes in cold, hard reality. Veronica Burton, ever the warrior, led her team in scoring with 16 points and dished out 5 assists, but even her hustle could not spark a turnaround. Meanwhile, Rhyne Howard was the Dream’s sneaky catalyst, cool, calm, and collected with 14 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds, weaving through the Valkyries’ defense like she owned it. On the boards, Golden State was outmuscled, 27 rebounds to Atlanta’s 38, underscoring a theme: hustle beats hype when the physicality cranks up in the paint. Attendance was a robust 18,064 fans who watched their Valkyries stumble back to Earth. So now the Valkyries are left licking their wounds, wondering if their ascent was built on sand or just one blistering Dream squad putting them in their place. Photo: Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.

		• FRI AUG 15, 2025 • Valkyries Rocket to Record‑Setting Rout Golden State Valkyries (90) @ Chicago Sky (59) Chicago, IL - Cecilia Zandalasini lit up the court with a career-high 20 points, thanks to a sharp 7-for-12 shooting night, as the Valkyries unleashed a basketball clinic and crushed the Chicago Sky 90-59. This wasn’t just another win; it was the fourth straight, lifting the expansion franchise into record territory by surpassing the previous mark of 17 by the 1998 Detroit Shock for most wins by a new team. Golden State looked like a well-tuned machine from start to finish, rolling through quarters with a steady offensive rhythm (27-23, 15-17, 27-9, 21-10). Janelle Salaün wasn’t far behind with a team-high six rebounds and a tidy three assists, helping to cement that this was no caricature of dominance. The Valkyries defense forced turnovers and rarely gave the Sky breathing room, proving this outing wasn't just a win, it was a statement: expansion or not, don’t bet against them. If tradition is your thing, say it loud, this new team is already writing its own legend. Photo: Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.

		• WED AUG 13, 2025 • Game That Had Us Saying ‘Whoa, Did That Just Happen? Golden State Valkyries (88) @ Washington Mystics (83) Washington D.C. - In a wild showcase of offensive fireworks and near heart-stopping drama, the Golden State Valkyries edged out the Washington Mystics, 88 to 83. From the tip-off, it was clear this was going to be memorable: the Valkyries erupted with a blistering 30 to 12 first quarter, buoyed by a scorching shooting display that saw them land 15 three-pointers overall. Veronica Burton ripped apart the box score with a career-high 30 points while pulling down seven rebounds and dishing out seven assists, shooting an electrifying 75 percent from the field. Her performance places her among just three WNBA players ever to hit 30 or more points, seven rebounds, and seven assists with that level of efficiency. Cecilia Zandalasini wasn’t far behind, dropping 20 points on six of those threes. Yet, the Mystics battled back with grit. Emily Engstler poured in 13 points off the bench on perfect shooting, Sonia Citron caught fire late with a key and-one and a triple, and Sug Sutton knocked another three to cut it to a three-point game in the final minute. In the end, clutch defense, a missed layup, and composed free-throw shooting sealed it for the Valkyries, who have now swept their season series in Washington and solidified their playoff chase. Photo: Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.
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