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Washington Mystics defeat Chicago Sky 110-80

WNBA Washington Mystics Chicago Sky Shakira Austin Kiki Iriafen

The Washington Mystics defeated the Chicago Sky 110-80 in their first game following the FIBA World Cup break. Shakira Austin led the Mystics with 20 points, breaking the franchise’s single-season scoring record. Kiki Iriafen contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, setting a franchise single-season record for offensive rebounds with 115.

With this victory, the Mystics improved to a 25-16 record, placing them in a tie with Dallas for sixth place in the WNBA standings and moving them a half-game ahead of the New York Liberty. The win strengthens their position as they compete for playoff seeding and home-court advantage.

Sonia Citron did not play for Washington due to personal reasons. For the Chicago Sky, Courtney Vandersloot scored 14 points, while Sydney Taylor added 12. The Sky fell to a 15-26 record, marking their fourth consecutive loss.

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Chicago Sky · Kiki Iriafen · Shakira Austin · WNBA · Washington Mystics

Sources

Jones, Liberty Look to Build Momentum for Playoffs [10thyearseniors.com]
Mystics chase higher playoff seed against Sky – [your]NEWS [yournews.com]
Austin scores 20, Iriafen has 18 points and 11 rebounds, Mystics beat Sky 110-80 [lethbridgeherald.com]
Sans Sonia Citron, les Mystics se promènent à Chicago [www.basketusa.com]
Jones, Liberty Look to Build Momentum for Playoffs [ournews.bs]
Austin scores 20, Iriafen has 18 points and 11 rebounds, Mystics beat Sky 110-80 [www.newsday.com]