Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 2, 2026 — The Golden State Valkyries have advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs for the first time in franchise history after securing a dramatic 77-73 victory over the Dallas Wings in Game 3 of their series. The decisive Game 3 was played on [Date, if available, otherwise omitted]. The Valkyries achieved this milestone by mounting a significant 16-point comeback against the Wings.

The critical moment in the game came late when Gabby Williams, who led the Valkyries with 19 points, sank the go-ahead basket. This pivotal score propelled the team forward, ultimately sealing their victory and their advancement in the postseason tournament. The final score for Game 3 was 77-73 in favor of the Golden State Valkyries.

Details regarding the specific location of the game, the full timeline of the comeback, or the performances of other players were not provided in the summary. The Dallas Wings’ performance in the series, leading to their elimination, is also not detailed beyond their Game 3 loss.

With this win, the Golden State Valkyries are set to compete in the WNBA semifinals, marking a new chapter for the franchise. The opponent for the semifinals and the dates for those games were not specified.


Story summarized from the original created by Janie Mccauley, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.

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