SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — Rickea Jackson scored 18 points, highlighted by a crucial 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining, and the Chicago Sky defeated the Golden State Valkyries 69-63 on Wednesday night at Chase Center. Skylar Diggins added 15 points, five rebounds and seven assists for Chicago, which improved to 2-0. Jacy Sheldon contributed 12 points and seven rebounds.

Gabby Williams matched Jackson with 18 points for Golden State, which fell to 2-1. The Valkyries led by 12 early but shot 29.3% from the floor. Both teams engaged in a defensive battle, limiting open looks. Chicago outscored Golden State 25-16 in the third quarter to seize control. Attendance was 18,064. The Sky next play at Phoenix.