Despite shooting the Valkyries back into the game, Julie Vanloo’s three fourth-quarter turnovers turned out to be costly for the Valkyries as they attempted to make a run in the final period. Vanloo ended the night with a team-high six turnovers while dishing out two assists.

Last week’s preseason game between the Sparks and Valkyries gave an early peak into what the rivalry could look like. “Beat L.A.” signs and shirts were present throughout the crowd of 17,428, the third-highest for a preseason game in WNBA history.