Stokes helps Valkyries top Las Vegas
Kiah Stokes
SAN FRANCISCO – Kiah Stokes helped the Golden State Valkyries win a WNBA playoff game Sunday despite not scoring a single point.
The former Linn-Mar star grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked four shots as the Valkyries clipped the Las Vegas Aces, 71-60, in the first game of the WNBA semifinals in San Francisco.
Gabby Williams led Golden State with 25 points. A’ja Wilson paced Las Vegas with 24.
Stokes helped Linn-Mar win a state title and was named Iowa Miss Basketball. She helped UConn win three NCAA titles and has played on three WNBA champions during her career.
The WNBA semifinals are a best-of-5 series.
