The Dallas Wings (7-17) look to continue their positive momentum as they travel out west to take on the Golden State Valkyries (10-12) on Friday.

The Valkyries shot 30.3% from the field in the first half and trailed by as much as 11. Janelle Salaün and Tiffany Hayes combined to score 16 points to keep the Valkyries within striking distance as the Wings took a 36-30 lead at halftime.

With 22 games left in the season, the Valkyries are a half-game behind the Las Vegas Aces for the final playoff spot. Should Golden State make the postseason, it would be the first expansion team to make the playoffs in WNBA history.

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 31: Kaitlyn Chen #20, Paige Bueckers #5 and Aubrey Griffin #44 of the UConn Huskies celebrate after defeating the USC Trojans 78-64 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Spokane Arena on March 31, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The Golden State Valkyries are preparing for their first game post-All-Star-break when they take on the struggling Dallas Wings Friday evening at Chase Center i

"She's a Dog": WNBA Champion Sends Strong Message to Coach Amid Historic Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Through 22 games of their inaugural season, the Golden State Valkyries have firmly planted themselves in the Western Conference playoff conversation.

Chloe Bibby Bibby played five games for the Golden State Valkyries this season, averaging 6.4 points and 2.8 rebounds a game.

The Golden State Valkyries have hit the ground running in their first year as a franchise, making history in the process. The explosion in the WNBA's popularit