Golden State Valkyries secure fifth straight win in Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Washington Mystics 62-49 on July 7, 2026, at CareFirst Arena. Golden State's defense was crucial, limiting Washington to just 30 percent shooting from the field and 12.5 percent from beyond the arc. The Valkyries outperformed the Mystics in turnovers, forcing 17 mishaps while committing only six. Despite struggles from three-point range, shooting 17.6 percent, the Valkyries held on to extend their winning streak.
- •Golden State improves to 15-7 this season.
- •Washington falls to 10-10 after the loss.
- •Golden State held Washington to a season-low 49 points.
- •Valkyries forced 17 turnovers while only committing six.
- •Kaitlyn Chen was instrumental in sealing the win late in the game.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Unreal defense, key offensive contributions in DC have GSV sitting pretty
"The work ethic of Golden State’s reserves helped them gut out a win in Washington.
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