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Valkyries doomed by sloppy play, fall to last-place Wings led by Paige Bueckers
A sloppy first quarter that saw the Valkyries commit five turnovers and make just 4 of 10 shots put Golden State behind early ...
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El Paso’s Kayla Thornton named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week
Former UTEP and Irvin High School basketball standout Kayla Thornton was named the WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week ...
‘She’s just super reliable’: How Kayla Thornton’s consistency has anchored Valkyries during winning streak
The nine-year veteran is having a career year, averaging a team-high 13.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 steals. In the ...
What Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase ‘loves’ about Kayla Thornton after 3rd straight double-double
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase gushed over Kayla Thornton after leading Golden State to a big win over the Storm.
Valkyries hold off comeback from Storm, win third straight game
Behind a stingy defensive performance, the Valkyries defeated the Storm 76-70 on Saturday to win their third straight game.
Thornton scores 22 points to carry Golden State Valkyries past Seattle Storm 76-70
Kayla Thornton scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Temi Fagbenle scored 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries ...
Kayla Thornton’s 3-point dagger, double-double in OT to help power Valkyries past Sparks
Golden State earned its first overtime win in franchise history as Kayla Thornton delivered a clutch performance against the ...
Valkyries guard Julie Vanloo is expansion team’s go-to interpreter for international players
Julie Vanloo’s ability to communicate in multiple languages has been crucial as the expansion Golden State Valkyries develop ...