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Kate Martin took the floor on Friday as the Golden State Valkyries hosted the Chicago Sky at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Martin was named on the bench as the Valkyries opened the game with a starting five of Kayla Thornton, Stephanie Talbot, Tiffany Hayes, Veronica Burton and Monique Billings.
It was a game of two halves for Martin, who struggled early but found her rhythm after the break. Scoreless through the first two quarters, the former Las Vegas Aces guard bounced back in the second half, pouring in 11 crucial points to help spark the Valkyries' offense.
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In the end, Kate Martin finished with 11 points on 4-for-11 shooting, including 3-for-7 from beyond the arc. She recorded three rebounds and a plus/minus of +1 in 20 minutes.
Kate Martin through 4 quarters vs. Chicago Sky
Martin got off to a quiet start, missing both of her shot attempts, including one from beyond the arc, during her four minutes of action in the first quarter. The star guard struggled to make an impact offensively, finishing the period without scoring or recording an assist.
The second quarter offered no turnaround for Martin as her playing time was further limited. She managed just one shot attempt, a 3-pointer, which missed the mark and extended her cold streak.
At halftime, Kate Martin had recorded zero points and one rebound in 5:19 minutes. She had shot 0-for-3 from the floor, including 0-for-2 from deep.
Martin finally got on the scoreboard in the penultimate period, knocking down two shots, including a 3-pointer. She also pulled down a rebound in the third quarter and was efficient from the field, missing just one of her three shot attempts.
After a slow start, the former Iowa guard came alive in the fourth quarter, knocking down two clutch 3-pointers that kept the pressure on the Sky. She finished with double-digit points and played a pivotal role in the Valkyries' hard-fought victory.
