Zandalasini Scores 18 as the Valkyries Beat the Lynx for 1st Time in Franchise History, 80-66
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 18 points and Golden State ended a 0-9 skid against Minnesota with a 14-1 fourth-quarter run.
- On Monday night in Minneapolis, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Minnesota Lynx 80-66, securing their first franchise victory against the team after nine consecutive losses.
- Starting guard Courtney Williams missed the game with a right foot injury, ending her 122-game streak, while the Valkyries overcame their 0-9 record against the Lynx.
- Forward Cecilia Zandalasini scored 18 points, leading a balanced offensive effort that used a 14-1 fourth-quarter run to pull away from the Lynx.
- Minnesota missed the chance to clinch the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs on Monday, while the second-place Valkyries have already secured their postseason spot.
- Up next, the Valkyries face Connecticut on Wednesday as they continue their successful second-year campaign as one of the league's top teams.
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Lynx commit 17 turnovers in loss to Valkyries
The Minnesota Lynx fell to the Golden State Valkyries 80-66 on Monday night at Target Center. Minnesota trailed by two at the half, but were outscored 46-34 in the second half. The Lynx turned the ball over 17 times while only forcing six turnovers in the loss. Natasha Howard paced the Lynx with 13 points and seven rebounds. Kayla McBride added 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Napheesa Collier and Maya Caldwell tallied nine points api…
Lynx Coach Didn't Mince Words on Olivia Miles' Struggles in Loss
There seems to be one certain thing about the Minnesota Lynx in 2026: their offense struggles against the Golden State Valkyries.The same thing happened on Monday night, as the Valkyries stifled the Lynx with an 80-66 win. While this is the first time the Lynx have lost to Golden State this season, Minnesota has never […] The post Lynx Coach Didn’t Mince Words on Olivia Miles’ Struggles in Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
Valkyries Make Statement Win Over First-Place Lynx
The Golden State Valkyries found a fitting opportunity to beat the first-place Minnesota Lynx for the first time ever on Monday, 80–66. Minnesota (31–8), winners of four WNBA titles, had a 7–0 record against the second-year expansion team going into Monday. Golden State (26–11) sits just four games back of the Lynx, which made at least the semifinals the past two years. “It was about us just focusing on the attention to detail,” Valkyries head c…
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