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WNBAFinal25 May, 2026

Connecticut SunvsGolden State Valkyries

CON 70/GS 97

WNBA League Pass/NBC Sports BOChase Center
Things to say

Golden State beat Connecticut 97-70 at Chase Center.

01
Valkyries ran Connecticut out of the gym. 97-70, never close. Chase Center was rocking.
02
key player
Gabby Williams led the way with 15. Quiet 15 though, she was just everywhere on D.
03
hot take
Sun are 1-7. Cooked. They couldn't buy a bucket all night.
04
deep cut
Aneesah Morrow had a double-double in a 27-point loss, 11 and 10. Lone bright spot.
05
exit
Valkyries are 4-2, looking like they belong. Anyway, who's GS got next?
The recap

Valkyries ran Connecticut off the floor at Chase, 97-70, and it was never really close. Gabby Williams led the way with 15 and the whole Golden State rotation got in on the buckets, while Veronica Burton was dishing dimes all night with 6 assists.

Connecticut just couldn't buy a bucket, Aneesah Morrow grinded out a 11-and-10 double-double but got zero help. Sun took the L and dropped to 1-7, meanwhile the Valkyries are quietly cooking at 4-2.

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