Golden State Valkyries beat Phoenix Mercury 84-79 to get first preseason win
The Golden State Valkyries won their first preseason game in franchise history against the Phoenix Mercury 84-79.
Rookie guard Migna Toure led all scorers with 19 off the bench. Kayla Thornton added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals.
Phoenix took a seven-point lead into the half.
Early in the third quarter, the Mercury went up by 15. But the Valkyries stormed back, eventually tying the game at the end of the third quarter.
Toure scored 8 points in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer in the final minute to stretch the lead to five points. Julie Vanloo then made four free throws in the final 35 seconds to secure the win.
CBS News Bay Area is the official broadcast partner of the Golden State Valkyries. Fans will be able to watch 37 games across KPIX and PIX+ channel 44 cable 12.
Viewers in Sacramento could watch Sunday's game on KMAX.
