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Yahoo
15 hours ago
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Washington Mystics Make Sonia Citron Announcement Before Indiana Fever Game
Washington Mystics Make Sonia Citron Announcement Before Indiana Fever Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever, without star point guard Caitlin Clark, will look to end a three-game losing streak on Tuesday, facing Sonia Citron and the Washington Mystics once again. Advertisement Clark has missed the last two games, including an 83-77 loss to the Mystics, due to a quad strain. She is expected to miss at least the next two games. Washington, on the other hand, has been one of the bigger surprises early in the 2025 WNBA season. The Mystics (3-4) have remained competitive largely due to the strong play of rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. Citron, the No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft out of Notre Dame, has made an immediate impact for the young Washington team. Earning a starting role immediately, Citron has averaged 14.3 points on 47.2% shooting, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Indiana Fever Sophie Cunningham and Washington Mystics Sonia Citron© Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Entering Friday night's loss to the New York Liberty, Citron had totaled 90 points through Washington's first six games. After scoring 10 against New York, she became the first rookie this season to reach 100 career points. Advertisement In comparison, Iriafen, the No. 4 pick in the 2025 draft, has totaled 97 points through seven games. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick, has posted 88 points through six contests. The Mystics announced Citron's accomplishment on X. "First rookie in the @WNBA to score 100 points, with a lot of season to go... Sonia Citron is getting straight to business 💼" Citron and the Mystics will face an injury-riddled Fever team on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. Then they will get a rematch with the Liberty on Thursday. Related: Indiana Fever Make Announcement After Third Straight Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Recap: Mystics implode late in loss to Aces
The Washington Mystics lost to the Las Vegas Aces 75–72 at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Friday, May 23, 2025, to fall to 2-2 on the season. A balanced scoring effort propelled Washington to an early 18-16 lead after the opening frame. That advantage continued as the Mystics grew a 10-point lead behind seven points and six rebounds from rookie forward Kiki Iriafen and a pair of triple from rookie guard Sonia Citron. Advertisement That lead was short-lived, as Las Vegas stormed back with a 13-5 run to trim their deficit to two points entering the final minutes of the first half. The Mystics responded with a 9-2 run of their own to enter the break ahead, 42-33. Iriafen led all scorers with 11 points and seven rebounds. Citron and Jade Melbourne each drilled for a pair of buckets midway through the third to keep Washington ahead by double-digits. The Mystics maintained a 59-50 lead entering the final quarter as they looked to knock off the Aces. Defense dominated the opening minutes of the fourth, as Washington led 63-55 with 5:54 remaining in regulation. With Las Vegas hanging around, the Mystics' rookies stepped up down the stretch. Iriafen grabbed an offensive rebound en route to a put-back layup before Citron sank a clutch and-1 layup to grow Washington's lead to nine with 3:49 remaining. The Aces didn't go down easily. Jackie Young and Dana Evans embarked on a 7-0 run to make it a 68-66 Mystics lead with two minutes to play as Michelob ULTRA Arena came alive. Citron, like she'd done all night, silenced the crowd once more with a clutch 3-pointer to give Washington some breathing room before Melbourne sank 1-of-2 free throws for a 72-66 advantage. Advertisement Young drilled a pair of free throws before grabbing a steal and drilling a layup to trim the deficit to just two. An ensuing Mystics shot-clock violation gave Las Vegas a chance to tie or take the lead with 15.2 seconds remaining. With the game on the line, Young delivered to knot the game at 72. With 7.2 seconds remaining, Las Vegas' Kiah Stokes was called for a shooting foul, which coach Becky Hammon swiftly challenged. The call was overturned to a clean block and Las Vegas gained possession with a chance to win the game. Jewell Lloyd drilled a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left as Las Vegas stole one at home and handed Washington its second-consecutive loss.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Sonia Citron 2025 WNBA ROY prop bets and current odds
Sonia Citron 2025 WNBA ROY prop bets and current odds Sonia Citron owns +750 odds to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year award for the 2025 season. Keep scrolling to get updated stats, odds and trends for this member of the Washington Mystics. Citron is averaging 15.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists this year. Defensively, they is averaging 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots, and their turnover average is 2.0. Sonia Citron futures odds WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 5:13 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. ROY Odds: +750 (2nd in WNBA, Bet $100 to win $750) Citron's next game Matchup: Indiana Fever at Washington Mystics Indiana Fever at Washington Mystics Game Day: May 28, 2025 May 28, 2025 Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: NBA TV, WTHR-13, MNMT NBA TV, WTHR-13, MNMT Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Sign up for Fubo to watch WNBA games live! Sonia Citron stats
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Top Mystics vs. Fever players to watch - 5/28/2025
Top Mystics vs. Fever players to watch - 5/28/2025 Brittney Sykes' Washington Mystics (2-3) and the Indiana Fever (2-2) square off at CFG Bank Arena on Wednesday, May 28, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Mystics have a -2 scoring differential, putting up 78.4 points per game (eighth in the league) and allowing 78.8 (fifth in the WNBA). The Fever were outscored by 2.7 points per game last season (scoring 85.0 points per game to rank third in the league while giving up 87.7 per contest to rank 11th in the WNBA) and had a -107 scoring differential overall. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) How to watch Mystics vs. Fever Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: NBA TV, WTHR-13, and MNMT NBA TV, WTHR-13, and MNMT Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Fubo Location: Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Venue: CFG Bank Arena Mystics' last game In Washington's last game, it lost to Phoenix 68-62. The Mystics were led by Sonia Citron, who finished with 14 points and four assists, and Kiki Iriafen, with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Sonia Citron: 14 PTS | 1 REB |4 AST | 1 STL | 0 BLK | 2 3PM Kiki Iriafen: 11 PTS | 13 REB |0 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 0 3PM Brittney Sykes: 10 PTS | 5 REB |5 AST | 1 STL | 0 BLK | 1 3PM Fever's last game Indiana enters this matchup having lost to New York in its last game 90-88. It was led by Aliyah Boston (27 PTS, 13 REB, 63.2 FG%) and Caitlin Clark (18 PTS, 10 AST, 33.3 FG%, 2-11 from 3PT). Aliyah Boston: 27 PTS | 13 REB |2 AST | 0 STL | 1 BLK | 0 3PM Caitlin Clark: 18 PTS | 5 REB |10 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 2 3PM Lexie Hull: 15 PTS | 2 REB |0 AST | 1 STL | 0 BLK | 2 3PM Mystics players to watch Sykes puts up 22.3 points and 5.0 assists per contest -- both team highs. She is also putting up 3.8 rebounds, shooting 35.4% from the floor and 29.4% from downtown with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest. Iriafen puts up a team-leading 11.2 rebounds per game. They is also posting 13.8 points and 0.8 assists, shooting 51.0% from the floor. Citron is posting 15.4 points, 2.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game. Jade Melbourne is putting up 10.8 points, 2.8 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game. Stefanie Dolson is posting 4.6 points, 3.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds per contest. Fever players to watch (2024 stats) Clark scored 19.2 points and distributed 8.4 assists per game last season. Boston averaged 8.9 boards per game in addition to her 14.0 PPG average. Clark made 3.1 threes per game a season ago. Clark and Boston were defensive standouts last season, with Clark averaging 1.3 steals per game and Boston collecting 1.2 blocks per contest. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Monique Akoa Makani hits key 3-pointer and Phoenix Mercury top Washington Mystics 68-62
PHOENIX (AP) — Monique Akoa Makani scored 13 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Washington Mystics 68-62 on Sunday. Phoenix took its final lead when Akoa Makani buried a 3-pointer to make it 64-62 near the one-minute mark. She added two free throws with 14 seconds left and Alyssa Thomas finished it off with a pair from the line 11 seconds later. Advertisement The Mercury's closing run came after Kiki Iriafen's bucket gave Washington a 58-52 lead with 4:23 remaining. The Mystics did not make a another shot, converting only four free throws down the stretch. Washington had 27 turnovers, but Phoenix only turned them into 14 points. Washington had a slight edge in field goal percentage. Satou Sabally had 12 points and nine rebounds for Phoenix (3-1) and Alyssa Thomas added 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Sonia Citron led Washington (2-3) with 14 points. Iriafen had 11 points and 13 rebounds and Brittney Sykes scored 10 points. Iriafren had seven turnovers and Citron had six. Sykes was 1 for 13 from the field. Advertisement Phoenix forced 15 turnovers and held the Mystics to 22 points in the first half. The stats flipped in the third quarter when Phoenix had nine turnovers and was outscored 22-14. The Mercury led 46-44 heading to the final period. The Mystics received good news regarding injuries. Aaliyah Edwards came off the bench for her first appearance of the season after missing the first four games with a back injury. Sykes, who did not play in Washington's loss to Las Vegas on Friday, was in the starting lineup. Up next Phoenix hosts Chicago on Tuesday. Washington hosts Indiana on Wednesday. ___ AP WNBA:
