The Valkyries rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit and tied the game going into the fourth quarter, but couldn’t outpace the Sparks in the fourth quarter in a 83-82 loss. Still, the crowd at Chase Center was vibrant, cheering on Golden State in their first look at the WNBA expansion team.

The Valkyries showed they have some grit in their first-ever game after mounting a comeback in the second half of their preseason match-up against the Sparks.

After seven grueling training camp practices, the WNBA expansion Golden State Valkyries will get a chance to face an opponent when they play the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center in their first preseason game . The 7 p.m. tipoff is just a dress rehearsal, but the excitement from the players is noticeable.