Washington Mystics @ Connecticut Sun
Citron, Onyenwere help the Mystics beat the Sun, 88-81
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- — Sonia Citron had 24 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, Michaela Onyenwere scored 22 points and the Washington Mystics beat Connecticut 88-81 on Wednesday night to extend the Sun's losing streak to six games.
Rookie center Lauren Betts, the No. 4 overall pick, made her first career start and had 13 points for the Mystics (6-7). Georgia Amoore added 10 points.
Forward Kiki Iriafen (ankle) and center Shakira Austin (knee) did not play for the Mystics.
Leila Lacan made a driving layup with 5:46 left to tie it at 70, and Betts, who finished 9 of 10 from the free-throw line, answered with two foul shots that gave Washington the lead for good.
Aneesah Morrow had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Sun (2-14). Lacan also scored 11 points.
Mystics: At New York on Friday night.
Sun: Host Toronto on Friday night.
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Matchups
Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Fatou Cissoko-Stephens
Referee:Marcy Williams
Referee:Teresa Stuck
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | 4 | .733 | - | W8 |
| Atlanta | 9 | 4 | .692 | 1 | W1 |
| Indiana | 9 | 5 | .643 | 1.5 | W4 |
| Toronto | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4 | L3 |
| Washington | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4 | W1 |
| Chicago | 4 | 10 | .286 | 6.5 | L4 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 14 | .125 | 9.5 | L6 |
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