Kate Martin Suffers Setback After Valkyries’ 16th Win

Kate Martin Suffers Setback After Valkyries’ 16th Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries improved to 16-15 on the 2025 WNBA season thanks to a 74-57 win over the Connecticut Sun on Monday night.

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Now, the Valkyries will look forward to Wednesday’s game, traveling across the country to face the Washington Mystics.

During Monday’s win, Martin was forced to leave the game with just 26 seconds left after going down in serious pain. The former Iowa Hawkeyes guard did not return, but was able to limp off the court under her own power.

On Tuesday, Golden State released its initial injury report for the Washington matchup, and Martin was listed as questionable. Not because of a leg injury, but due to a back issue, per WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland.

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Martin has remained relatively healthy during the Valkyries’ inaugural season, only missing two games. In the 29 games she’s played, Martin is averaging 6.0 points on 31.4% and 2.4 rebounds, all career highs.

But Martin wasn’t the only Valkyries player on the injury list for Wednesday’s matchup. Forward Monique Billings, who has missed the previous six games, remains out with a right ankle issue, while forward Kayla Thornton (knee) is out for the rest of the season.

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The Mystics also have some injury trouble. Shakira Austin is questionable with leg soreness, while Georgia Amoore, who suffered an ACL injury before the season began, remains out.

Following the Washington game, Martin and the Valkyries will finish out a two-game road trip on Friday, facing Kamilla Cardoso and the Chicago Sky.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 12, 2025, where it first appeared.