Washington Mystics
Mystics sink late free throws to seal victory over Reese, Sky
Thousands of small children were treated to an old-fashioned slugfest on Tuesday afternoon as the Washington Mystics defeated Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, 81-79, thanks to a pair of late free throws by the home team's Shakira Austin.
Mystics rookie Iriafen collides with Reese, leaves game
Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen left Tuesday's game against the Chicago Sky after fighting for a rebound with Angel Reese.
Mystics rookies Citron, Iriafen named to WNBA All-Star Game
The Washington Mystics are sending two players to the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time since 2021.
Mystics’ rookies strong start forces Edwards to trade block
Unexpected successes can come with a cost. For the upstart Washington Mystics, the unexpected hot start by rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen has left 2024 first-rounder Aaliyah Edwards watching from the bench.
Short-handed Mystics beat Aces for third straight win
Rookie Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Sug Sutton added 17 and the short-handed Washington Mystics beat the Las Vegas Aces 94-83 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.
Mystics rookies Citron, Iriafen outduel Bueckers, Wings in overtime win
Having two stellar rookies is better than one. The Washington Mystics -- thanks to star first-years Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen -- pulled out a 91-88 overtime win against top pick Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Sunday.
Mystics’ Sykes shines alongside rookies as rebuild moves ahead of schedule
Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are clearly the franchise's future, as they hit the ground running in their first WNBA campaign. But veteran Brittney Sykes, who looks primed to make her first All-Star team this summer, represents the Mystics' present.
Gray scores career-high 32 points, Dream hit 18 3-pointers to rout Mystics
Allisha Gray scored a career-high 32 points, helping Atlanta set a franchise record with 18 3-pointers and the Dream used a big start to the second half to coast past the Washington Mystics 89-56 on Sunday.
Reese has her first triple double as Sky defeat Sun
Angel Reese had her first triple double, Hailey Van Lith led a dominant performance by the Chicago bench with a career-high 16 points and the Sky pulled away from the Connecticut Sun for a 78-66 win on Sunday.
Mystics’ Kiki Iriafen earns WNBA Rookie of the Month honors
Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen is adding to her trophy shelf. The USC product was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month on Wednesday, less than two months after the Mystics selected her with the fourth pick in the draft.
No Clark, no problem as Mystics enjoy surging TV ratings
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark didn't play in the visiting Indiana Fever's loss to the Washington Mystics last Wednesday, but that didn't stop the home team from enjoying its best TV ratings on Monumental Sports Network in years.
Mystics beat shorthanded Fever with injured Clark watching from bench
Brittney Sykes had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 16 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the shorthanded Indiana Fever 83-77 on Wednesday night at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.
Mystics look forward to facing Fever without Clark in Baltimore
WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark won't be on the court Wednesday as her Indiana Fever take on the Washington Mystics in Baltimore. The Mystics won't miss her.
Akoa Makani hits key 3-pointer as Mercury top Mystics
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.
Overhauled Mystics shock WNBA with hot start
The Mystics were supposed to be rebuilding, the same path that their sibling franchise -- the NBA's Washington Wizards -- are on. Instead, the Mystics left the first weekend of the WNBA season looking more like the upstart Washington Commanders, who shocked the NFL world last year.
Sykes, Iriafen double-double help Mystics stage methodical rally to beat Sun
Brittney Sykes scored 27 points and Kiki Iriafen recorded a double-double and the Washington Mystics spoiled the Connecticut Sun's season debut with a 90-85 win on Sunday.
Sykes scores 22, rookie Citron adds 19 as Mystics beat Dream in opener
Brittney Sykes scored 19 of her 22 points in the second half, rookie Sonia Citron added 15 of her 19 after halftime and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 94-90 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
Rebuilding Mystics open WNBA season with eyes on rookies, new leadership
The WNBA's Washington Mystics won't host their most popular games -- the annual Camp Day and visits from superstars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark -- at the 20,000-seat Capital One Arena this summer. It will be under construction.
Mystics lose forward Aaliyah Edwards for two weeks as preseason injuries pile up
The injuries are piling up for the Washington Mystics ahead of the WNBA season. Forward Aaliyah Edwards, last year's first-round pick, will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a lower-back bruise, the franchise said Thursday.
Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore injures ACL in preseason practice
The WNBA season hasn't started, but the injury bug has already bitten the Washington Mystics. Rookie guard Georgia Amoore, the No. 6 pick in this year's pro draft, suffered an ACL injury during Tuesday's practice, the team announced.