Valkyries Keep Momentum Rolling 89-64 | Game Highlights vs. Connecticut Sun | August 26, 2026

The Golden State Valkyries kept the momentum rolling with a dominant 89-64 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, picking up their second straight win and setting multiple franchise records in the process. Golden State came out firing from the opening quarter, leading 26-11 after one and extending the advantage to 55-27 at halftime before maintaining a 28-point cushion heading into the fourth quarter.

The Valkyries set a new franchise record for bench points in a single game with 54, showcasing the depth and balance that has defined their season. Coach Natalie Nakase played all 14 players on the roster to see action, a demonstration of Golden State's incredible roster depth as three key players prepare to depart for the WNBA World Cup following Thursday's game against New York.

Golden State entered the fourth quarter with 80 points on the board but couldn't quite reach the franchise scoring record of 102 with the primary rotation players benched for the entire fourth quarter. The 28-point margin of victory also set a new high-water mark for a road game this season as the Valkyries maintain their hot stretch heading into the World Cup break.

Janelle Salaün suffered an ankle roll late in the first quarter after being fouled on a three-pointer, but remained in the game after the foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1 upon review, sank the free throw, and played a normal amount of minutes for the rest of the game.

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Golden State Valkyries | WNBA | Game Recap | Connecticut Sun | 2026