Valkyries Overcome Sun Thanks to Stellar Performances from Salaund and Zandalasini

• Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini were the standout scorers of the match.
• Golden State Valkyries climbed to the top spot in the WNBA.
• Connecticut Sun suffered defeat in their 15th away game of the season.

On September 12, 2025, in San Francisco, the Golden State Valkyries secured a victory over the Connecticut Sun with a score of 74-57. In this game, Tiffany Hayes and Cecelia Zandalasini emerged as the top scorers, each contributing 17 points.

Additionally, Janell Salaund added 16 points, while Iliana Rupert contributed 10 points for the Valkyries. The team demonstrated strong performance, particularly in the second half, where they outscored their opponents 14-2 in the fourth quarter, allowing them to maintain a comfortable lead.

On the other side, the Connecticut Sun, under the guidance of coach Rashida Mezian, faced consecutive defeats, ending up with a record of 1-15 in their away games this season. Anisa Morrou scored 13 points and 14 rebounds, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa added 12 points for the Sun. The team struggled with execution, finishing the game with just 20% of their shots made.

Following this victory, the Valkyries ascended to the top position in the WNBA standings, leaving 13 players to conclude the regular season.

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