Valkyries end Liberty's home winning streak with 79-60 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the New York Liberty 79-60 at home on Thursday night. Cecilia Zandalasini was a key performer, contributing 20 points, while Gabby Williams added 16 for the Valkyries. New York, which previously scored over 80 points in 16 consecutive games, struggled offensively, marking its lowest-scoring games against Golden State this season. This loss halted the Liberty's six-game home winning streak. The Valkyries improved to 3-0 against New York this season. Next, Golden State will face the Portland team on Sunday, while New York will host Chicago on Saturday.
- •Cecilia Zandalasini scored 20 points for the Valkyries.
- •Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 18 points.
- •Liberty's six-game home winning streak ends.
- •Valkyries improve to 28-11 this season.
- •Next games: Valkyries at Portland, Liberty host Chicago.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty's six-game home winning streak ends after 79-60 loss to Valkyries
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Cecilia Zandalasini scores 20 and the Valkyries shut down the Liberty 79-60
"Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60 on Thursday night. Golden State (28-11) improved to 3-0 against New York this season — the only team the Liberty have not beaten this season. The Valkyries held the Liberty to 70, 67 and 60 points in three games, the three lowest-scoring games of the season for New York.
"Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60 on Thursday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:40 AMLiberty's six-game home winning streak ends after 79-60 loss to Valkyries
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60 on Thursday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:25 AMCecilia Zandalasini scores 20 and the Valkyries shut down the Liberty 79-60
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60 on Thursday night. Golden State (28-11) improved to 3-0 against New York this season — the only team the Liberty have not beaten this season. The Valkyries held the Liberty to 70, 67 and 60 points in three games, the three lowest-scoring games of the season for New York.
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