Nneka Ogwumike moves up on WNBA's all-time scoring list as Storm beats Valkyries 67-58
Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points, moving into sixth place on the WNBA's all-time scoring list during the Seattle Storm's 67-58 victory over the Golden State Valkyries. She surpassed Candice Dupree's previous mark of 6,895 points and now trails Tamika Catchings, who scored 7,380 points throughout her career. The Storm (14-9) leaned on Ogwumike significantly in the fourth quarter, where she netted 11 points, including a pivotal layup with 2:09 remaining. Erica Wheeler also played a key role, contributing 15 points and helping the Storm maintain their lead with back-to-back three-pointers in the third quarter. The Valkyries (10-12) mounted a late challenge, narrowing the deficit to 56-54 with a layup from Veronica Burton.
However, Ogwumike's late-game performance ensured the Storm secured a crucial victory. This win strengthens the Storm's playoff aspirations as the season progresses. The game highlights Ogwumike's rising legacy in the WNBA.