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Valkyries Rout Liberty 79-60, Complete 3-0 Sweep

8/28/2026

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Summary

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Golden State Valkyries defeated the New York Liberty 79-60 on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored a game-high 20 points, including four first-half three-pointers.
Veronica Burton posted a season-high 13 assists with zero turnovers.
New York shot a season-low 30.2% from the field.
Valkyries improved to 28-11, completing a 3-0 sweep of the season series.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA began in 1997 with eight franchises, including the New York Liberty, and secured a national NBC TV contract. Decades of growth—highlighted by a 2024 draft that averaged 2.45 million viewers and a $2.2 billion media deal—paved the way for the Golden State Valkyries’ 2025 entry, expanding the schedule to 44 games and reshaping league balance.

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Story summary

Golden State Valkyries defeated the New York Liberty 79-60 on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored a game-high 20 points, including four first-half three-pointers.
Veronica Burton posted a season-high 13 assists with zero turnovers.
New York shot a season-low 30.2% from the field.
Valkyries improved to 28-11, completing a 3-0 sweep of the season series.

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