Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries are set to continue their WNBA season on Thursday, June 5, with a matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, taking place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ, at 9 p.m. CT. This marks an exciting opportunity for Martin, a former standout at Iowa, who is now in her second season in the league after being selected by the Valkyries in the expansion draft last December, having previously played for the Las Vegas Aces.
Fans eager to catch the game can watch it on various platforms, including a League Pass TV subscription and Amazon Prime Video.
Following Thursday’s game, the Valkyries have several upcoming fixtures, including one against the Las Vegas Aces on June 7 at 2 p.m. on ABC/ESPN+, and another against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 9 at 9 p.m. CT. They will also face the Seattle Storm at home on June 14 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
In her performance this season, Martin has averaged 6.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and has demonstrated solid shooting percentages of 33.3% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range over five games. This showcases her growth in the league, particularly given her impressive stats during her senior year at Iowa, where she averaged 13.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
As the Valkyries look to build on their season, fans remain hopeful for Martin’s continued development and contributions to the team’s success.