The Connecticut Sun (2–11) travel west to face the Golden State Valkyries (6–6) at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday, June 22 at 8:30 PM ET. This marks the first-ever meeting between the two franchises, with the expansion Valkyries aiming to climb above .500 for the first time in team history, while the Sun looks to snap a five-game losing streak.
Game Context
Connecticut’s Slide: The Sun have dropped five straight and own the league’s worst point differential (-16.2).
Golden State’s Rise: The Valkyries have won four of their last five, including a statement win over Indiana on Thursday.
Broadcast: ESPN+, KPIX (Bay Area), KMAX (Sacramento), 95.7 The Game (radio)
Team Comparison
| Category | Connecticut Sun | Golden State Valkyries |
| Record | 2–11 (6th East) | 6–6 (4th West) |
| Points Per Game | 71.6 (13th) | 78.3 (9th) |
| FG% | 40.2% | 42.9% |
| 3PT FG% | 28.7% (12th) | 27.4% (12th) |
| Rebounds Per Game | 30.3 | 35.8 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Points Allowed | 87.8 (13th) | 79.7 (8th) |
Players to Watch
Connecticut Sun
Tina Charles: The veteran center leads the team with 16.6 PPG and 5.3 RPG, providing the only consistent interior scoring threat.
Marina Mabrey: Averaging 15.8 PPG, she’s Connecticut’s top perimeter option but has struggled with efficiency.
Aneesah Morrow: A bright spot off the bench, she posted 16 points and 9 rebounds in the recent loss to Phoenix.
Golden State Valkyries
Kayla Thornton: Leading the team with 14.8 PPG, she’s coming off a 16-point, 5-three performance against Indiana.
Veronica Burton: The floor general averages 11.2 PPG, 5.2 APG, and 1.6 SPG, anchoring both ends of the floor.
Tiffany Hayes & Chloe Bibby: Key bench contributors who combined for 26 points in the last game, showcasing the Valkyries’ depth.
Tactical Breakdown
Connecticut’s Struggles: The Sun rank last in defensive rebounding and 3-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot 38.2% from deep.
Golden State’s Edge: Despite poor 3-point accuracy, the Valkyries attempt the second-most threes in the league and dominate in transition.
Key Matchup: Marina Mabrey vs Veronica Burton – Mabrey’s scoring vs Burton’s perimeter defense could swing momentum.
GAME ODDS
Connecticut Sun 157.5
Golden State Valkyries – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
