A Lot of Great Stuff

On Sunday, after playing back-to-back games against the undefeated New York Liberty, the

Valkyries hosted the only other undefeated team in the WNBA.* The Minnesota Lynx, led by superstar Napheesa Collier, defeated the Valkyries 86-75, and she had a fantastic line of 24-11-4. But there was so much to like about this game! And while we never love to see an L, we love that there were a lot of great takeaways:

• The offense (at least in the first half) was humming! The starting five had good half-court actions. The second squad played a faster pace and more in transition. Coach is using these early-season games to try things--not a bad idea! But this offense worked. And we'd love to see more of it!

• Speaking of an offense working ... Kate Martin! 14 points in the first half! Huge 3-pointers! Getting the crowd on our feet! Give us more of that!

• A tale of two halves. At halftime, the Valkyries led 52-51. This must be the most we've scored in a single half all season. But the good times did not last. From 3 minutes into the third quarter until about half way into the fourth quarter, the team scored three points. Oof!

• Podziemski watch is live and well! Our favorite Valkyries fan was back. And rocking a Burton jersey this game! Brad usually wears a Thorton jersey, so it's great to see that he's got variety in his closet.

• Another sold out crowd! When you support women's sports, fans follow!

Brad Podziemski wearing a Burton jersey. Fresh!

Next up? The Las Vegas Aces. Go Valkyries!

*I get that scheduling is hard. But, that's crazy, right? Looking at you, Cathy!!