---
title: "Valkyries vs Mercury at Chase Center"
date: 2025-08-19T19:00:00-07:00
resources:
    - src: full-court.jpg
      title:
      params:
        alt: >
            A wide angle view of the court and surrounding stands at Chase
            Center. The stands are about half full. The large overhead display
            above the court shows the logos of the two teams. 
    - src: layup.jpg
      title:
      params:
        alt: > 
            Several players reach for the ball as it flies toward the basket.
tags:
    - Basketball
    - WNBA
    - Golden State Valkyries
    - Phoenix Mercury
---

{{< tess >}} and I went to see the Mercury play the Valkyries at Chase Center in
San Francisco tonight.

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My own loyalties were divided for this game. As a girl from Phoenix, I rooted
for the Mercury, but I couldn't help cheering for the Valkyries too.

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In the end the Mercury pulled through, finishing the game 98 to 91. Tess and I
really enjoyed our seats and had a great time. :purple_heart:
