The Valkyries defeat the Sparks in a WNBA match

• The Valkyries secured an important victory over the Sparks in the WNBA.
• Veronika Berton became the best player of the match with 16 points.
• The team solidified their position in the playoff of the Western Conference.

The GOLDEN-State Valkyries defeated the Los Angeles Sparks with a score of 72-59 in a regular season WNBA match that took place on August 10, 2025. This victory allowed the team to improve their record to 15 wins and 15 losses.

Veronika Berton was named the best player of the match, scoring 16 points. Her teammate, Chechilia Zandalasini, added 14 points, of which 14 were scored in the first half of the game. Zandalasini made 5 out of 6 shots, including 4 out of 5 from three-point range.

Janel Saloun also made a significant contribution, scoring 11 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. For the Sparks, the standout player was Derika Hemby with 15 points, while Julie Allemand and reserve Re Burrell contributed 10 points each.

The Valkyries started the match strong, leading 19-14 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the team from California extended their lead to 33-23. Although the Sparks attempted to close the gap, the Valkyries increased their advantage again, finishing the game on a positive note.

This victory allowed the Valkyries to secure the eighth spot in the playoff of the Western Conference, winning the series of matches against the Sparks with a score of 3-1 in the regular season.

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