Golden State Valkyries 89, Connecticut Sun 64
WNBA · 2026-08-26 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Connecticut Sun 89–64 on 2026-08-26 in WNBA play, a 25-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:42 swung win probability 55% → 14%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 26 | 29 | 25 | 9 | 89 |
| Connecticut Sun | 11 | 16 | 25 | 12 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:42 swung win probability 55% → 14%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q1 11-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 0:49 (win probability 6% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 35.2% eFG vs a 46.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 11–0 | Q1 1:42 | 55% → 14% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 14–0 | Q2 0:49 | 6% → 0% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q4 8:29 | 0% → 0% |
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q4 3:32 | 0% → 0% |