Golden State Valkyries vs Connecticut Sun Final Score & Over/Under Result — Aug 26, 2026

Charlisse Leger-Walker led Connecticut with 17 points, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Golden State's balanced offensive attack in a 89-64 rout that sailed just over the market total. The Valkyries' depth—anchored by Janelle Salaun (15 points), Kaila Charles (14 points and 8 rebounds), and Veronica Burton's 7 assists—overwhelmed a Sun squad held well below its season-scoring average. DAGGER's pregame lean to the over cashed as the combined total of 153 edged past the 152.5 line by half a point.

The game's shape told the story: Golden State controlled the first two quarters, combining for 82 points before the third quarter exploded for the game's highest-scoring frame at 50 combined points. Connecticut never established offensive rhythm, managing just 11 and 16 in the opening halves while Golden State built early separation. Nell Angloma (11 points) and Aaliyah Edwards (5 rebounds) provided secondary scoring support for the Sun, but the deficit proved insurmountable once the Valkyries' offense clicked in quarters one and two. The fourth quarter decelerated sharply—just 21 combined points—a cooling-off typical of blowouts. Golden State's recent form (84.0 points per game over the last 10) proved decisive against a Connecticut defense allowing 86.3, and the Valkyries' 25-point margin marked a decisive second meeting this season after their earlier 79-64 win (total 143).