New York Liberty dominate Washington Mystics
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Mystics Veteran Subtly Campaigns for WNBA Rookie Teammate to Win Prestigious Award originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Brittney Sykes surpasses 3,000 career points, but the Mystics fall 85–67 to the undefeated Liberty despite her team-high 20 points.
With 6:44 remaining in the third quarter, Liberty guard and three-time All-Star Sabrina Ionescu took a dribble handoff from teammate Jonquel Jones and, in a savvy scorer's move, kept Citron on her hip and drew the contact as she drained a floater in the paint.
Undefeated New York turns a tight game in the third quarter into an 85-63 blowout behind a game-high 28 points from Sabrina Ionescu.
Austin, a 6’5 forward who was drafted third overall in 2022, was one of the Mystics’ best players when healthy last season, but has been injury-riddled so far this season. She made her season debut in a win over the Connecticut Sun on May 18th,
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As part of WorldPride celebrations in the nation’s capital, the Mystics hosted their annual Pride Night at the CareFirst Arena in Southeast D.C., highlighting the team’s ongoing support for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn had a courtside seat for Friday's WNBA matchup between the Mystics and Liberty.
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Sabrina Ionescu hit four 3-pointers and finished with 28 points, Jonquel Jones had 14 points and 18 rebounds and the New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 85-63.
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Yardbarker on MSNSabrina Ionescu scores 28 as unbeaten Liberty blitz MysticsSabrina Ionescu scored a season-high 28 points as the visiting New York Liberty pulled away in the third quarter and extended their season-opening winning streak to six games with a 85-63 victory over the Washington Mystics on Friday night.
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SB Nation on MSNRecap: Mystics routed by Liberty, 85-63The Washington Mystics lost 85-63 to the undefeated New York Liberty on Friday, dropping to 3-4 on the season. New York got started early behind a pair of triple from Leonie Fiebich, who finished with 12 points and nine rebounds.