I’m still experimenting with this second shot at covering the WNBA. The first time was several years ago but interest died quickly. We’ll see how it goes this time. NOTE: The expansion team called the Golden State Valkyries will debut in 2025. Toronto’s unnamed new team will follow in 2026.
CAITLYN CLARK FEVER – The INDIANA FEVER (1-6) took it on the road to the West Coast to face the LOS ANGELES SPARKS (1-4).
Come Halftime the Sparks were on top 45-34, but in the 3rd Quarter the Fever pulled to within 56-53. The 4th saw Indiana outscore L.A. 25-17 for a 78-73 win for the Fever. Kelsey Mitchell led the victors with 18 points, while CAITLYN CLARK notched a Double Double of 11 points and 10 rebounds.
SUNNY IN THE WINDY CITY – In this game the CONNECTICUT SUN (5-0) visited the CHICAGO SKY (2-3).
The Sun were chasing the Sky 24-23 in the 1st Quarter and 50-42 at the Half. From there Connecticut came from behind to take a 69-67 lead in the 3rd Quarter before winning out 86-82 in the 4th. DeWanna Bonner led the Sun comeback with her 19 points.
WINGING IT – The DALLAS WINGS (3-2) battled their hosts the PHOENIX MERCURY yesterday (3-2).
The Wings parlayed a 21-14 opening Quarter lead into a 52-35 advantage by the midpoint of the game. The Mercury managed a surge in the 3rd Quarter, which ended with them trailing by just 76-69. Dallas pulled away again in the 4th for a 107-92 triumph. Wings player Arike Ogunbowale led her team with FORTY points.
MIGHTY MINNESOTA – The MINNESOTA LYNX (3-1) welcomed the NEW YORK LIBERTY (4-2).
A 31-17 1st Quarter lead for the Lynx was cut down to just 44-40 by Halftime. After the break Minnesota outscored the Liberty 40-27 on their way to winning the game 84-67. The Lynx were led by Napheesa Collier with her Double Double of 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Alanna Smith with 15 points.
OBLITERATION – This game pitted the SEATTLE STORM (3-3) against the visiting WASHINGTON MYSTICS (0-6).
The Storm seized a 25-15 lead in the 1st Quarter and were on top of Washington 50-41 at the Half. From there Seattle scored 26 points and 25 points in the 3rd and 4th Quarters respectively, ultimately pounding the Mystics 101-69.
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Logged, thank you sir!
Not into basketball but like Caitlin Clarke a lot. Looks like that game went well for her! Love the expansion team name–Valkyries.
Yeah, most of the people asking for a second try of WNBA coverage were Caitlin fans. I agree that Valkyries is a cool name. Toronto plans to make a public contest out of what their team’s name should be.
Nah. I’m pulling out my large ball peen hammer, laying my thumb across the vise anvil, and giving it two whacks just for chuckles. A free-safety when I played high school pickup games, watching someone play basketball is tedious. Watching {pardon me for what I’m thinking} women get sweaty doing the same boring sport appeals to me even less.
I understand, but my schtick has always been covering out of the way topics, so we’ll see if the interest that Caitlyn Clark generated for the WNBA after her college career pans out.
I don’t see it as “schtick.” Your work is genuine, serious, well researched material. Just that I feel remiss in not taking a gander at subject matter I know I’ve no driving interest in. Then, we all know there is something not quite square in my gene mix. pay not attention to the Espie.
LOL I appreciate it. I think people should always pay attention to the Espie!