Former Northwestern Wildcat Veronica Burton captured her first WNBA championship as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on October 31 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Valkyries lifted the championship trophy after a decisive victory in the series finale, securing the franchise's first title. Burton, a guard, contributed throughout the playoffs as Golden State clinched the series 4-3.
The victory marked a historic moment for the Valkyries, who joined the league as an expansion team and reached the finals in their championship season.
