Kayla Thornton helps Valkyries set franchise record in win over Fire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Kayla Thornton scored 19 points with five 3-pointers as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Portland Fire 95-77 in a Commissioner's Cup game on June 2 in San Francisco. The Valkyries established a franchise record with 18 made 3-pointers while shooting 52.2% from beyond the arc in the first half, leading 56-36 at halftime. Janelle Salaun contributed 18 points, while Veronica Burton added 10 points and nine assists despite being questionable due to injury. Portland, now 2-2 on the road, will host Phoenix next. The Valkyries will visit Minnesota before concluding their trip in Las Vegas.
- •Valkyries set a franchise record with 18 3-pointers made.
- •Valkyries led 56-36 at halftime after a strong first half.
- •Thornton shot 6 for 13 from the field, including five 3-pointers.
- •Fire's Megan Gustafson scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
- •Portland hosts Phoenix next; Valkyries visit Minnesota on Thursday.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Kayla Thornton makes 5 of Valkyries' franchise-record 18 3-pointers in 95-77 win over Fire
"Kayla Thornton made five 3-pointers and had 19 points and eight rebounds, Janelle Salaun came off the bench to contribute 18 points and the Golden State Valkyries jumped out to a big lead before holding off a late rally by the Portland Fire for a 95-77 win Tuesday night in a Commissioner's Cup game. Thornton shot 6 for 13 and made 4 of her first 7 3s for the Valkyries, who set a franchise record with 18 3-pointers. Veronica Burton added 10 points and nine assists playing nearly 23 minutes after she came into the game questionable with a bruised right quadriceps muscle that she injured in Sunday's 91-81 loss to defending WNBA champion Las Vegas.
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