Golden State Valkyries Set to Battle Las Vegas Aces on CBS

The Golden State Valkyries will clash with the Las Vegas Aces this Saturday in a highly anticipated WNBA game broadcast live on CBS.

After a challenging start to their four-game road trip, which included defeats against the top-ranked Minnesota Lynx and the Atlanta Dream, the Valkyries (10-9) bounced back with a decisive 80-61 victory over the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis. This win marked a significant moment, as it coincided with the return of star player Caitlin Clark from a groin injury, though she was limited to just 10 points during the game.

Veronica Burton emerged as the standout performer for Golden State, scoring 21 points, while WNBA All-Star Kayla Thornton contributed 18 points to the team's success.

This upcoming matchup against Las Vegas (9-10) is particularly noteworthy, as it comes five weeks after the Valkyries delivered a stunning 95-68 defeat to the Aces at the Chase Center in San Francisco. In that game on June 7, both Thornton and Burton, along with Monique Billings, recorded double-doubles, marking a historic first meeting between these two franchises.

Following their encounter with the Aces, the Valkyries will return to the Bay Area for a Monday night showdown against the Phoenix Mercury. Impressively, every home game during their inaugural season has sold out, showcasing the growing support for the team.

Before the Valkyries take the court against the Aces, fans can tune in for WNBA Tip-Off featuring insights from Renee Montgomery, Sarah Kustok, and Dawn Staley.

Tim Fang has been a digital producer at CBS Bay Area for over two decades, contributing to the newsroom since 2006.