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Bueckers Breaks Rookie Record, But Wings Fall Late to Valkyries

by Kelsey McClure

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Paige Bueckers made Dallas Wings history Thursday night, but it wasn’t enough to snap the team’s skid. Despite a game-high 27 points from the rookie, the Wings fell 84-80 to the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center.

Bueckers passed Arike Ogunbowale’s franchise rookie scoring record (630) and now ranks fourth all-time among WNBA rookies with 650 points. Dallas (9-33) held a 13-point lead in the third, but Golden State (23-18) surged late, closing on a 7-0 run to seal the win and clinch a playoff spot.

Haley Jones added 18 points and 7 assists. Maddy Siegrist had 16, and Myisha Hines-Allen posted a double-double (12 pts, 11 reb).

Dallas wraps its road slate Sunday in L.A. before finishing the season at home vs. Phoenix on Sept. 11.

Kelsey McClure is from Muskogee, OK. Graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism/Communications (Summa Cum Laude Honors). Professional athlete with 6+ years of experience, including playing overseas in France and Finland, as well as Professional Women’s Basketball Team, The St. Louis Surge. Enthusiast of a wide variety of sports due to competitive nature. Always accepting of the challenges that come with being a member of a team and helping the team to succeed.

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