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Valkyries Rout Wings 94-76, Record 27 Assists

8/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings 94-76 on Friday night at the American Airlines Center.
The Valkyries recorded a franchise-high 27 assists and extended their winning streak to three games.
Veronica Burton scored 22 points, Gabby Williams 19, and Kayla Thornton added 11 points with 10 rebounds.
Wings head coach Jose Fernandez blamed excessive fouling and poor defense for the loss after Dallas shot 34% from the field.

History

Historical Context

Approved in April 1996, the WNBA began its 1997 season with eight franchises; the Houston Comets captured the first championship, defeating the New York Liberty 65-51. Decades later, the league’s first expansion since 2008—the Golden State Valkyries—was approved in October 2023 and will debut as the 13th team in 2025, continuing the pattern of growth and record-setting performances.

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Story summary

Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings 94-76 on Friday night at the American Airlines Center.
The Valkyries recorded a franchise-high 27 assists and extended their winning streak to three games.
Veronica Burton scored 22 points, Gabby Williams 19, and Kayla Thornton added 11 points with 10 rebounds.
Wings head coach Jose Fernandez blamed excessive fouling and poor defense for the loss after Dallas shot 34% from the field.

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