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Toronto Star
a day ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Citron scores 28 and Iriafen has 22, both career bests, to lift Mystics past Sky 103-86
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sonia Citron scored 28 points and Kiki Iriafen added 22, career highs for both, and the Washington Mystics handed the Chicago Sky their sixth straight loss with a 103-86 victory on Tuesday night. Brittney Sykes supported the two All-Star rookies with 18 points for the Mystics (13-13) and the reserves outscored their counterparts 21-7. Iriafen also had 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Chicago takes on Washington on 5-game skid
Chicago Sky (7-18, 1-10 Eastern Conference) at Washington Mystics (12-13, 6-5 Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago Sky enters the matchup against Washington Mystics as losers of five in a row. The Mystics are 6-5 against conference opponents. Washington is third in the Eastern Conference with 8.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Kiki Iriafen averaging 2.7. The Sky are 1-10 in Eastern Conference play. Chicago allows 87.1 points to opponents while being outscored by 10.3 points per game. Washington is shooting 43.1% from the field this season, 1.9 percentage points lower than the 45.0% Chicago allows to opponents. Chicago has shot at a 41.7% rate from the field this season, 1.0 percentage point fewer than the 42.7% shooting opponents of Washington have averaged. The two teams square off for the third time this season. The Mystics defeated the Sky 81-79 in their last meeting on July 8. Shakira Austin led the Mystics with 15 points, and Angel Reese led the Sky with 22 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Sonia Citron is averaging 13.6 points for the Mystics. Austin is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 12 points and 7.8 rebounds for the Sky. Rachel Banham is averaging 13.7 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Mystics: 5-5, averaging 77.2 points, 34.1 rebounds, 18.7 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.8 points per game. Sky: 3-7, averaging 75.0 points, 37.0 rebounds, 17.7 assists, 5.3 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 85.9 points. INJURIES: Mystics: Georgia Amoore: out for season (acl). Sky: Courtney Vandersloot: out for season (acl). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Alyssa Thomas takes over for the Mercury, denying the Mystics a perfect weekend
Alyssa Thomas patiently watched the clock run down before ignoring a screen as Kiki Iriafen squared up in a defensive stance. The six-time all-star put her head down and initiated contact with the rookie not once but twice before she put up a midrange push shot. The ball hung on the front of the rim for a moment before falling through the net to beat the third-quarter buzzer.
Fox Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Phoenix takes on Washington, aims to end 3-game slide
Associated Press Phoenix Mercury (15-9, 9-7 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (12-12, 6-5 Eastern Conference) Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury comes into the matchup with Washington Mystics as losers of three straight games. The Mystics have gone 8-4 at home. Washington ranks third in the Eastern Conference in rebounding averaging 35.5 rebounds. Kiki Iriafen leads the Mystics with 8.4 boards. The Mercury are 6-5 in road games. Phoenix is sixth in the WNBA scoring 82.9 points per game while shooting 42.9%. Washington is shooting 43.3% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points higher than the 42.5% Phoenix allows to opponents. Phoenix has shot at a 42.9% rate from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points above the 42.3% shooting opponents of Washington have averaged. The teams play for the second time this season. The Mercury won the last meeting 68-62 on May 25, with Monique Akoa Makani scoring 13 points in the win. TOP PERFORMERS: Brittney Sykes is averaging 16.8 points and 4.5 assists for the Mystics. Shakira Austin is averaging 14.7 points over the last 10 games. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 15.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 9.4 assists for the Mercury. Sami Whitcomb is averaging 12.8 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Mystics: 6-4, averaging 76.8 points, 34.9 rebounds, 18.5 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.4 points per game. Mercury: 5-5, averaging 86.3 points, 34.8 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.7 points. INJURIES: Mystics: Georgia Amoore: out for season (acl). Mercury: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Phoenix takes on Washington, aims to end 3-game slide
Phoenix Mercury (15-9, 9-7 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (12-12, 6-5 Eastern Conference) Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury comes into the matchup with Washington Mystics as losers of three straight games. The Mystics have gone 8-4 at home. Washington ranks third in the Eastern Conference in rebounding averaging 35.5 rebounds. Kiki Iriafen leads the Mystics with 8.4 boards. The Mercury are 6-5 in road games. Phoenix is sixth in the WNBA scoring 82.9 points per game while shooting 42.9%. Washington is shooting 43.3% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points higher than the 42.5% Phoenix allows to opponents. Phoenix has shot at a 42.9% rate from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points above the 42.3% shooting opponents of Washington have averaged. The teams play for the second time this season. The Mercury won the last meeting 68-62 on May 25, with Monique Akoa Makani scoring 13 points in the win. TOP PERFORMERS: Brittney Sykes is averaging 16.8 points and 4.5 assists for the Mystics. Shakira Austin is averaging 14.7 points over the last 10 games. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 15.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 9.4 assists for the Mercury. Sami Whitcomb is averaging 12.8 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Mystics: 6-4, averaging 76.8 points, 34.9 rebounds, 18.5 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.4 points per game. Mercury: 5-5, averaging 86.3 points, 34.8 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.7 points. INJURIES: Mystics: Georgia Amoore: out for season (acl). Mercury: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
