There are wins… and then there are statements. In this Valkyries vs Caitlin Clark recap, we explore how each team impacted the game.
On Thursday night, the Golden State Valkyries stepped onto the Chase Center hardwood with one mission: stop the league’s brightest star and prove that Ballhalla is real. Mission accomplished.
The Valkyries outdueled Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in a physical, fast-paced, full-team performance — walking away with a commanding 88–77 win and sending shockwaves across the W in the Valkyries vs Caitlin Clark recap.
This wasn’t just a W. It was a defining moment in the Valkyries vs Caitlin Clark recap.
This was Caitlin Clark’s first trip to Chase — and the Valkyries made sure she won’t forget it. Experts are likely to discuss this in many Valkyries vs Caitlin Clark recap articles.
Golden State’s defense smothered the reigning Rookie of the Year, holding her to 11 points on 3-of-14 shooting. From tip to buzzer, Veronica Burton & Co. made her work for every inch. No clean looks. No highlight reels. Just gritty, organized, fearless defense.
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🔥 Leading the Charge? KT.
Kayla Thornton — the WNBA champ, the vocal leader, the enforcer — did it all.
- 16 PTS
- 6 REB
- 5 THREES
- Only 20 minutes
She lit the fuse, and the bench squad ignited the explosion.
⚔️ Bench Mob Delivers:
- Tiffany Hayes: 14 points, veteran poise
- Chloe Bibby: 12 points, momentum buckets
- Laeticia Amihere: 10 points, versatility + energy
- Five total players in double figures
From rookies to vets, the Valkyries played together. The ball moved. The crowd roared. And the Fever? They wilted.
With the win, Golden State climbs to 6–6, tying Indiana for the No. 6 seed in the WNBA standings. From 2–5 to .500 — this team is on a mission.
And now? Next up:
- 🆚 Connecticut Sun (2–10) — Sunday, Chase Center
- 🆚 New York Liberty (Defending Champs) — Wednesday, prime time
The Valkyries are no longer underdogs.
They’re hunters.
