Washington Mystics defeat Indiana Fever 93-77

The Washington Mystics defeated the Indiana Fever 93-77 on Sunday in Indianapolis, a result with significant implications for WNBA playoff seeding. The Mystics established dominance early, building a 34-19 lead in the first quarter and maintaining a substantial advantage throughout the game.

Washington’s victory was fueled by strong performances in the frontcourt. Kiki Iriafen recorded 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Shakira Austin contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds. Sonia Citron added 16 points and nine assists to the effort.

Despite the loss, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark led all scorers with 25 points, including a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line. However, she struggled from the field, shooting 6-of-20. Kelsey Mitchell also contributed 22 points for the Fever. The defeat leaves Indiana (27-15) one game behind the Atlanta Dream for fourth place in the standings, complicating their pursuit of a top-three seed as the regular season nears its conclusion.