ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings wrap up their 2024 Commissioner’s Cup slate on Tuesday night as they welcome the WNBA’s newest franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, to College Park Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT, with regional coverage airing on KFAA29 and national fans tuning in via WNBA League Pass. Ron Thulin and Fran Harris will be on the call, with Tiffany Bias-Patmon reporting from the sideline.
This marks the first-ever meeting between the Wings and the expansion Valkyries (5-5), who have made an early statement in their debut season with a three-game winning streak, most recently downing the Seattle Storm 76-70. Former Wing Kayla Thornton starred in the win, notching 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Dallas (1-11) is still searching for stability in the absence of key players and coming off a gut-wrenching 95-88 road loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Despite leading by 11 with under four minutes remaining, the Wings were unable to hold off the defending champions. Arike Ogunbowale continued her All-Star-caliber season with 26 points and a game-high eight assists, while Luisa Geiselsöder delivered a career-best performance with 13 points on perfect 6-for-6 shooting.
Game Status Report – Dallas Wings
- Ty Harris – Out (Left Knee)
- Luisa Geiselsöder – Out/NWT (National Team Obligation)
- Teaira McCowan – Out/NWT (National Team Obligation)
- Maddy Siegrist – Out (Right Knee – Tibial Plateau Fracture)
Dallas will once again lean on Ogunbowale’s leadership and scoring, with forward Monique Billings and rookie Jaelyn Brown expected to take on expanded roles in the absence of frontcourt regulars. Interim coach Chris Koclanes emphasized the team’s focus on late-game execution during practice, looking to build consistency and close out games.
With Commissioner’s Cup play concluding and regular season standings tightening, Tuesday’s matchup gives Dallas a chance to gain momentum and spoil the Valkyries’ recent surge.
What’s Next: After hosting Golden State, the Wings will hit the road again with hopes of turning effort into wins as they await reinforcements later in the season.
