Later in the quarter, Martin caught the Liberty defense lacking when she found herself open in the left corner and drained another 3 that gave the Valkyries the lead. Her final long ball came on an improbable fadeaway from the left wing that cut New York’s lead to just one and drew the loudest cheers of the night from the fans inside Ballhalla.

Sabrina Ionescu Reacts to Kate Martin’s Big Play After Liberty-Valkyries Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kate Martin had arguably the best game of her young WNBA career on Wednesday night as her Golden State Valkyries fell to Sabrina Ionescu and the defending champion New York Liberty, 81-78.

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin enjoyed a career-best night against the New York Liberty. She chalked it up to a simple mindset.