SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — Gabby Williams scored 15 points, Kaila Charles added 12 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Connecticut Sun for a 97-70 win Monday night at Chase Center before 18,064.

Williams made 6 of 10 shots including three 3-pointers as the Valkyries jumped to a 17-11 lead and kept building on it against a cold-shooting Sun team. Veronica Burton contributed 11 points and six assists. Aneesah Morrow came off the bench for 11 points and 10 rebounds for Connecticut, which fell to 1-7. Hailey Van Lith went 2 for 7 from the floor and Saniya Rivers missed all eight of her shots for the Sun.

Golden State outscored Connecticut in every quarter, taking a 47-30 halftime lead. The Valkyries shot efficiently throughout, while the Sun struggled to find rhythm. Charles led a balanced Golden State attack that saw five players reach double figures. The Valkyries improved to 4-2 with the victory.