Kate Martin stats tonight: Valkyries guard catches fire and enjoys career night with scintillating display vs Napheesa Collier's Lynx (June 1)

Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries suffered a 86-75 loss against Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx in a WNBA regular season clash on Sunday. Returning to the lineup after missing the previous game against the New York Liberty, Martin came off the bench at the Chase Center in San Francisco and wasted no time making her presence felt.

It was a game of two halves for the young guard, who came out on fire in the first half, delivering a scorching offensive performance. She was virtually unstoppable before the break, but couldn’t carry the momentum into the second half. Despite cooling off after halftime, she still finished the night with the highest scoring game of her WNBA career.

In the end, Kate Martin finished the game with 14 points, four rebounds and two turnovers in 19 minutes. She shot 4 of 8 from the floor, including 2 of 4 from deep, and 4 of 5 from free-throw line, finishing with a plus/minus of +2.

Kate Martin erupts with career-high performance vs. Lynx

The former Las Vegas Aces guard caught fire the moment she stepped on the court, lighting up the Lynx’s defense with an offensive outburst. Whether it was inside the arc, beyond it or at the free-throw line, Martin was unstoppable, showcasing her full scoring arsenal.

In less than seven minutes of first-half action, Martin eclipsed her previous career high of 13 points, set during her time with the Aces, by scoring 14 points in just 6:50 minutes. It marked a major personal milestone for the young guard.

At halftime, Kate Martin had tallied 14 points on an efficient 4 of 5 shooting from the field, including a perfect 2 of 2 from 3-point range and 4 of 5 from the charity stripe. She also added two rebounds, helping the Valkyries head into the break with a narrow one-point lead.

The Valkyries guard cooled off after the halftime break, finishing the game with the same 14 points she recorded in the first half. Despite logging 12 minutes in the final two quarters, she was unable to convert any of her three field goal attempts. However, she did manage to grab two additional rebounds, contributing on the defensive end.