Kate Martin enjoys breakout performance with Golden State Valkyries

[RandySF]

Last edited Mon Jun 2, 2025, 09:35 AM - Edit history (1)

Following a 10-point outing against the New York Liberty last Tuesday, former Iowa women's basketball star Kate Martin again showcased her skillset with a career-high performance for the Golden State Valkyries (2-4) on Sunday night WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup vs. the Minnesota Lynx (7-0) from Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.

Martin, who Golden State selected in the WNBA expansion draft after she played one season with the Las Vegas Aces, finished Sunday's game with 14 points on 4-of-8 from the floor, including 2-of-4 from 3-point territory, and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line with four rebounds in 19 minutes of action off the bench.

The highlight of Martin's night was her first-half scoring burst, which saw the former Hawkeye convert on 4-of-5 from the floor, including back-to-back 3-pointers for all 14 of her points in the span of six minutes.

Martin's rapid-fire scoring stretch did not go unnoticed on social media, as many expressed their excitement for the second-year player's remarkable showing.



https://hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/hawkeyes/womens-basketball/2025/06/01/kate-martin-points-score-golden-state-valkyries-vs-minnesota-lynx/83984318007/

[wolfie001]

1. The link is to Isabella Merceds

I thought I was gonna read about Kate Martin's performance of the BB court.

[RandySF]

2. Fixed

[justgamma]

3. 14 points in 6 minutes!

Then the coach took her out of the game until late. She had lost her mojo by the time she got back in. I would think if she's hot and in the groove the coach should let them stay in.

[GigiLeigh]

4. Why do coaches do this?

Take the hottest shooter out of the game until they are cold? They should play them as long as the player wants or until they get cold. I guarantee that those players do not want to sit when they are on a hot streak. Rack up those points and all of your starters may get to sit out the fourth quarter with the lead you have built. My opinion, for what it's worth. Lol