Gabby Williams scores late as Valkyries top Mystics, extend winning streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:42 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Gabby Williams scored crucial points in the closing minutes as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Washington Mystics 74-69 on Saturday night. With this victory, the Valkyries secured their ninth consecutive win. Williams finished the game with 18 points, aided by Veronica Burton’s double-double of 11 points and 11 assists. Despite falling behind early, the Valkyries rallied with a 23-6 run to take control and outscored the Mystics 15-4 in the final moments. Both teams are set to face off again at Chase Center on Monday night before the All-Star break.
- •Gabby Williams scored 18 points, including key late 3-pointers.
- •The Valkyries have won 13 of their last 15 games.
- •Veronica Burton contributed with 11 points and 11 assists.
- •Washington leads the league in rebounding despite the loss.
- •The teams will play again on Monday night.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Gabby Williams, Valkyries Edge Mystics 74-69 for Ninth Straight Win
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Gabby Williams hits two late 3-pointers and leads Valkyries to 9th straight win, 74-69 over Mystics
"Gabby Williams hit two key 3-pointers over the final six minutes and finished with 18 points, Veronica Burton had 11 points, 11 assists and five rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 74-69 on Saturday night for their ninth straight win. Kayla Thornton connected on a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4:14 remaining and finished with 11 points. Williams' 3 with 5:55 left cut the Washington lead to 65-62, and then Kiah Stokes hit from deep to tie the game.
"Gabby Williams scored 18 and the Valkyries won their ninth straight, holding off Shakira Austin's career-best 16 rebounds in a 74-69 win over the Mystics. (154 characters)
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:05 AMGabby Williams, Valkyries Edge Mystics 74-69 for Ninth Straight Win
Gabby Williams scored 18 and the Valkyries won their ninth straight, holding off Shakira Austin's career-best 16 rebounds in a 74-69 win over the Mystics. (154 characters)
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 2:42 AMGabby Williams hits two late 3-pointers and leads Valkyries to 9th straight win, 74-69 over Mystics
Gabby Williams hit two key 3-pointers over the final six minutes and finished with 18 points, Veronica Burton had 11 points, 11 assists and five rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 74-69 on Saturday night for their ninth straight win. Kayla Thornton connected on a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4:14 remaining and finished with 11 points. Williams' 3 with 5:55 left cut the Washington lead to 65-62, and then Kiah Stokes hit from deep to tie the game.
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