Valkyries overcome 16-point deficit to claim first playoff series win
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Valkyries achieved their first playoff series victory by overcoming a 16-point deficit against the Wings in Game 3 on Friday night. The final score was 77-73 after a dramatic second half saw the Valkyries rally back. This significant win marks an important milestone in the franchise's early history. The Valkyries' next matchup remains to be scheduled as they advance in the playoffs.
- •Valkyries scored first playoff series win in franchise history.
- •They trailed by 16 points before the comeback.
- •Final score in Game 3 was 77-73.
- •Match took place on October 2, 2026.
- 4:53 AMESPN — Valkyries rally from 16 down, seize 1st playoff series win in Game 3 thriller
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Stunning comeback as Valkyries erase 16-point deficit to down Wings, advance to semifinals
"The Golden State Valkyries, who fell behind by 16 on in the decisive game of their playoff series with the Dallas Wings, rallied to win 77-73. They will face the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.
"The Valkyries scored the first playoff series win in the franchise's short history, storming back from a 16-point deficit to beat the Wings 77-73 in a wild Game 3 on Friday night.
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External links- ESPNOct 3, 2026, 4:53 AMValkyries rally from 16 down, seize 1st playoff series win in Game 3 thriller
The Valkyries scored the first playoff series win in the franchise's short history, storming back from a 16-point deficit to beat the Wings 77-73 in a wild Game 3 on Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 4:31 AMStunning comeback as Valkyries erase 16-point deficit to down Wings, advance to semifinals
The Golden State Valkyries, who fell behind by 16 on in the decisive game of their playoff series with the Dallas Wings, rallied to win 77-73. They will face the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.
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