Tiffany Hayes leads Valkyries past Aces, one win from Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Tiffany Hayes scored a game-high 21 points in 16 minutes as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on October 7, 2026. The Valkyries now lead the WNBA semifinal series 2-0, putting them one win away from reaching the Finals. Hayes' performance marked a significant contribution after a modest showing in Game 1. Game 3 is scheduled for October 9 in Las Vegas, where the Valkyries will aim to close out the series.
- •Valkyries lead WNBA semifinal series 2-0 against Aces.
- •Game 2 played at Chase Center in San Francisco.
- •Tiffany Hayes scored 21 points in 16 minutes for the Valkyries.
- •Next game is on October 9 in Las Vegas.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Tiffany Hayes took a leap of faith for Valkyries. Now she has them one win from the Finals
"Tiffany Hayes is the fifth oldest player in the WNBA. On Wednesday for the Golden State Valkyries, she was everything, everywhere, all at once in an 83-81 win over her former team, the Aces.
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