The Valkyries showed they have some grit in their first-ever game after mounting a comeback in the second half of their preseason match-up against the Sparks.

The Valkyries rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit and tied the game going into the fourth quarter, but couldn’t outpace the Sparks in the fourth quarter in a 83-82 loss. Still, the crowd at Chase Center was vibrant, cheering on Golden State in their first look at the WNBA expansion team.

The Golden State Valkyries didn't win their first preseason game but the team did far better than many expected them to.