Janelle Salaun scores 24 off the bench as Valkyries top Tempo 96-79
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Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Janelle Salaun led the Golden State Valkyries with 24 points in a 96-79 victory against the Toronto Tempo on August 2 at Chase Center. Veronica Burton added 17 points, while the Valkyries' strong second half helped secure the win after they lost a double-digit lead in the second quarter. The match featured contributions from Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes, who each scored 15 points. Golden State improved to end a two-game losing streak, while Toronto continued to struggle, marking their sixth consecutive loss. The teams will meet again on August 4 for a rematch.
- •Valkyries shot 50% in the first quarter
- •Toronto closed the first half with a 12-0 run
- •Golden State led 44-43 at halftime
- •Kiah Stokes recorded 11 rebounds and 8 points
- •Next matchup scheduled for August 4 at Chase Center
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Valkyries top Tempo for 20th victory despite second-quarter letdown
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Janelle Salaun comes off bench to score 24 points as Valkyries use big second half, beat Tempo 96-79
"Janelle Salaun came off the bench to score 24 points, Veronica Burton contributed 17 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries used their stingy defense down the stretch to hold off the Toronto Tempo for a 96-79 win Sunday night. Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points apiece in the first of back-to-back matchups between the teams at Chase Center, where a raucous sellout crowd cheered Golden State ending a two-game skid that followed a nine-game winning streak.
"The Golden State Valkyries blew a double-digit second-quarter lead Sunday, but behind Janelle Salaün took control in the third quarter at Chase Center to end a two-game losing streak.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 3:55 AMValkyries top Tempo for 20th victory despite second-quarter letdown
The Golden State Valkyries blew a double-digit second-quarter lead Sunday, but behind Janelle Salaün took control in the third quarter at Chase Center to end a two-game losing streak.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:37 AMJanelle Salaun comes off bench to score 24 points as Valkyries use big second half, beat Tempo 96-79
Janelle Salaun came off the bench to score 24 points, Veronica Burton contributed 17 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries used their stingy defense down the stretch to hold off the Toronto Tempo for a 96-79 win Sunday night. Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points apiece in the first of back-to-back matchups between the teams at Chase Center, where a raucous sellout crowd cheered Golden State ending a two-game skid that followed a nine-game winning streak.
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