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Golden State Valkyries

09-07 08:30

72 - 78

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2 points

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TO64%

87%TO

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Ended72 - 78

10:00

Shepard vs. Charles (Charles gets the ball)

0-0

9:37

Charles received an assist from Rupert and hit a two-point shot

2-0

9:14

Williams missed a jumper

2-0

9:14

Valkyrie gets a defensive rebound

2-0

8:59

Charles missed a two-point shot

2-0

8:58

Fabenle grabbed an offensive rebound

2-0

8:48

Rupert missed a three-point shot

2-0

8:46

Carlton grabbed a defensive rebound

2-0

8:39

McBride missed a two-point shot

2-0

8:39

Burton grabbed a defensive rebound

2-0

8:31

Salen made a mistake and the ball was stolen by Shepard

2-0

8:21

Williams received an assist from Collier and hit a pull-up jumper

2-2

8:01

McBride committed a personal foul

2-2

7:48

Charles missed a three-point shot

2-2

7:40

Salen grabbed an offensive rebound

2-2

7:32

Burton missed a three-point pull-up jumper

2-2

7:31

Fabenle grabbed an offensive rebound

2-2

7:29

Salen missed a three-point shot

2-2

7:28

Fabenle grabbed an offensive rebound

2-2

7:16

Charles scored on a breakaway layup

4-2

7:02

McBride made a pass error and the ball was stolen by Rupert

4-2

6:41

Salen broke through and scored on a layup

6-2

6:30

Williams missed a jumper during a pull-up shot

6-2

6:26

Salen grabbed a defensive rebound

6-2

6:06

Fabenle missed a two-point shot

6-2

6:03

Williams grabbed a defensive rebound

6-2

5:58

Collier received an assist from Williams and hit a three-point shot

6-5

5:42

Burton stepped on the line and made a mistake in passing

6-5

5:31

Carlton missed a three-point shot

6-5

5:26

Burton grabbed a defensive rebound

6-5

5:23

Burton hit a two-point shot

8-5

5:05

Shepard received an assist from Williams and hit a jumper

8-7

4:49

Rupert missed a three-point shot

8-7

4:46

Shepard grabbed a defensive rebound

8-7

4:43

Williams received an assist from Shepard and hit a two-point shot

8-9

4:43

Burton fouled on a shot

8-9

4:43

Official suspension

8-9

4:43

Billings came on to replace Fabenle

8-9

4:43

Martin came on to replace Charles

8-9

4:43

Williams hit a free throw

8-10

4:43

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Hidman came on to replace McBride

8-10

4:28

Billings received an assist from Rupert and hit a three-pointer

11-10

4:17

Collier received an assist from Hidman and hit a three-point shot

11-13

3:57

Rupert received an assist from Burton and hit a three-point shot

14-13

3:41

Hidman missed a three-point shot

14-13

3:31

Burton grabbed a defensive rebound

14-13

3:24

Rupert missed a three-point shot

14-13

3:22

Collier grabbed a defensive rebound

14-13

3:15

Williams missed a three-point shot

14-13

3:13

Martin grabbed a defensive rebound

14-13

2:53

Hidman fouled on a shot

14-13

2:53

Rupert made two free throws, the first of which was hit

15-13

2:53

Leiter came on to replace Burton

15-13

2:53

Rupert hit his second free throw

16-13

2:38

Hidman walked

16-13

2:28

Leiter missed a pull-up jumper

16-13

2:25

Williams grabbed a defensive rebound

16-13

2:04

Hideman received an assist from Williams and hit a three-pointer

16-16

1:51

Salen missed a two-point shot

16-16

1:47

Collier grabbed a defensive rebound

16-15

1:28

Carlton missed a two-point shot

16-16

1:24

Salen grabbed a defensive rebound

16-15

1:18

Martin received an assist from Salen and hit a drift shot

18-16

1:05

Shepard missed a jumper

18-16

1:02

Salen grabbed a defensive rebound

18-15

46.8

Salen missed a three-point shot

18-16

44.0

Collier grabbed a defensive rebound

18-15

36.7

Collier missed a three-point shot

18-16

33.2

Rupert grabbed a defensive rebound

18-15

10.0

Martin missed a three-point shot

18-16

7.9

Shepard grabbed a defensive rebound

18-15

1.9

Williams failed to break through for a layup

18-16

0.4

Rupert grabbed a defensive rebound

18-16

0.0

The first quarter ends

18-16

Match Info

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Golden State Valkyries 78-72 in a WNBA contest on September 7, 2025. The visiting Lynx secured a six-point road victory, showcasing their experience and defensive prowess against the league's newest franchise. The match process saw a competitive battle, with Minnesota likely using a balanced scoring attack to build a modest lead; key moments included critical stops and clutch baskets down the stretch to hold off a late rally from the Valkyries, who were fueled by their home crowd. This result strengthens Minnesota's playoff positioning in the WNBA standings, while Golden State continues to search for consistency in their inaugural season. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve likely highlighted her team's composure in a close game, while Valkyries coach would have emphasized the learning experience and the need to finish stronger in fourth quarters.