You can never predict a sports outcome, and the Golden State Valkyries’ playoff series against the Dallas Wings has been a perfect example of that. During the regular season, the Golden State Valkyries maintained their top form. However, on September 30, Arike Ogunbowale scored a playoff-record 45 points as the Dallas Wings won a thriller, 108-100, to tie the series 1-1.
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Now, the third game will decide the teams’ fate: who will advance and which team will have to bow out. As per the schedule, the teams will meet on October 2 at Chase Center in San Francisco for the deciding game.
That will be the main attraction on Friday. However, there will be no MLB or NFL games on the schedule. That does not mean sports fans will be short on action, as the NHL’s early regular season will continue with several games.
College football will also add to Friday’s schedule with a few games of its own. Now, it’s time to check the broadcasting schedules.
WNBA
The WNBA playoffs will continue Friday with a decisive First Round Game 3 between the Dallas Wings and the Golden State Valkyries. With the series tied 1-1, both teams will be looking to secure a win and move forward.
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The game is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. After splitting the first two games, the Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries will enter the contest with everything level.
Fans can watch the game on ESPN2 as both teams battle for the series win.
NHL
The first game will start at 11:00 AM when the Penguins visit the Flyers on NHL Network. The Panthers will then take on the Sharks at 1:00 PM, also on NHL Network.
The schedule continues at 5:30 PM with the Wild facing the Predators on NHL Network. At 6:30 PM, the Rangers will visit the Red Wings on TNT.
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The Capitals will take on the Hurricanes at 7:00 PM on ESPN+ through NHL Power Play. An hour later, the Bruins will face the Jets at 8:00 PM, also on ESPN+ through NHL Power Play.
The Blues will meet the Stars at 9:00 PM before the night’s final game, with the Ducks visiting the Golden Knights at 10:00 PM on Prime Video.
College football
This Friday’s first college football game will start at 7:00 PM when Pittsburgh takes on Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. The game will air on ESPN.
At the same time, Liberty will face Delaware at Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium. Fans can watch that contest on CBSSN.
The schedule continues at 8:00 PM with Penn State visiting Northwestern at Ryan Field. The game will be broadcast on FOX.
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The China Open will continue this Friday. However, the timing will fall overnight for the U.S. audience, and live linear coverage will be limited.
That will wrap up the schedule for this Friday.