Golden State Valkyries Continue Winning Streak Against Indiana Fever
The Golden State Valkyries have extended their winning streak against the Indiana Fever to 2-0 this season, after securing a commanding 80-61 victory at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis this past Wednesday. This triumph gives Golden State a wave of positive energy as they prepare for their next challenge – taking on the 9-10 Aces in Las Vegas, bringing an end to their four-game road trip.
Kate Martin, a lauded guard for the Valkyries and formerly a standout at Iowa Hawkeyes, made a sentimental return to the Midwest for the highly anticipated match. Standing at 6’0”, she was met with a cascade of warm greetings from the devoted fans who had journeyed from various parts of the nation, eager to witness her face off against ex-teammate Caitlin Clark.
During their time at Iowa, Martin and Clark forged an unshakeable camaraderie, which saw them make consecutive appearances in the Final Four round and National Championship contests at the university level. This bond was further cemented when Clark was chosen as the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Fever in the 2024 WNBA selection, while Martin cheered her on.
In an unexpected turn of events, Martin, who was the eighteenth pick by the Las Vegas Aces in the same draft, was then chosen by the Valkyries in the 2024 Expansion Draft following her promising rookie season. Since that time, she has been instrumental in strengthening the Golden State team during her second term in the WNBA.
In their most recent face-off, Golden State managed to rain on Clark’s comeback from an injury, proving to be a formidable opponent by delivering a resounding victory. Martin’s return to Indianapolis took an amusing turn when she spotted a Clark poster displayed in the city.
According to Stat Muse, this victory marks Martin’s continuing undefeated streak against her former buddy, Clark, and her team, the Fever. Still riding high on her extraordinary performance against the Atlanta Dream, where she claimed an impressive 60% shooting success from the 3-point line, Martin kept her game up in the match against Indiana Fever.
Over 19 minutes of play during the match with Indiana, Martin contributed five valuable points to the Valkyries’ commanding win. She’s now readying herself for another sentimental journey, as the Valkyries gear up to clash with Martin’s previous team – the Las Vegas Aces, this coming Saturday.