Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun
· Women's National Basketball AssociationSykes, Iriafen double-double help Mystics stage methodical rally to beat Sun 90-85
The Mystics (2-0) used a 30-point fourth quarter to overcome a 65-60 deficit at the end of three quarters and Stefanie Dolson gave Washington its first lead of the game with a 25-foot, 3-pointer to make it 75-74 with 5:38 left.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa countered with a layup to put Connecticut back ahead, but Sonia Citron responded with three-point play and the Mystics led the rest of the way.
Trailing 88-85, Marina Mabrey missed a deep 3 attempt from 27 feet and Citron clinched it with two free throws with 2.1 seconds left.
Nelson-Ododa’s tip-in at the midway point of the first quarter gave the Sun a 14-2 lead in which they made six of their first 11-shot attempts and Nelson-Ododa scored six points.
Sykes made 11 of 13 foul shots, Iriafen scored 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds, and Citron and reserve Jade Melbourne each scored 15 points for Washington.
Tina Charles scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Nelson-Ododa scored 18 and Mabrey, Jaciee Sheldon an reserve Bria Hartley each scored 11 points for the Sun (0-1).
Regular Season Series
Series tied 2-2
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 90 - 85 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 90 - 85 |
| 4th 2.1 |  |
Sun Full timeout | 90 - 85 |
| 4th 2.1 |  |
Sonia Citron makes free throw 2 of 2 | 90 - 85 |
| 4th 2.1 | |
Sonia Citron makes free throw 1 of 2 | 89 - 85 |
Statistics
 WSH |
 CON |
|
|---|---|---|
| 32-62 | FG | 29-66 |
| 52 | Field Goal % | 44 |
| 5-15 | 3PT | 3-14 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 21 |
| 21-29 | FT | 24-29 |
| 72 | Free Throw % | 83 |
| 32 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 6 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 26 | Defensive Rebounds | 22 |
| 17 | Assists | 17 |
| 6 | Steals | 6 |
| 4 | Blocks | 5 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 2 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 2 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 20 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 21 |
| 23 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 46 | Points in Paint | 44 |
| 32 | Fouls | 28 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 15 |
Game Information
Location: Uncasville, CT
Attendance: 7,834 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 14 | W5 | 0.6818182 | 30 |
 Washington |
2 | 16 | W4 | 0.6363636 | 28 |
 Indiana |
2 | 16 | L1 | 0.6363636 | 28 |
 New York |
4 | 18 | L2 | 0.59090906 | 26 |
 Chicago |
14 | 28 | L1 | 0.36363637 | 16 |
 Toronto |
19 | 33 | L8 | 0.25 | 11 |
 Connecticut |
19 | 33 | W1 | 0.25 | 11 |
WNBA News
WNBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Dream become new favorites, followed by the Valkyries
The outcome of the two Game 1s in the WNBA semifinals shook up the odds.
Nigerian connection runs through Mystics rise as Kiki Iriafen breaks out in playoff run
Fresh from helping team USA win the World Cup last month, Kiki Iriafen's second WNBA season ended with a first round elimination to the Atlanta Dream.
Lacob lauds Williams as world's best after Valkyries' Game 1 win
Gabby Williams scored 25 points and played lockdown defense in a performance that led Valkyries owner Joe Lacob to declare her the "best player in the world."
DeWanna Bonner's intense halftime talk sparks Dream in win over Liberty
DeWanna Bonner's fiery halftime message spurred the Dream in their 92-82 win over the Liberty in Game 1 of their series.
2026 WNBA playoffs: Results, takeaways from semifinal Game 1s
How the semifinal series began -- and what Atlanta, New York, Golden State and Las Vegas all need to do in Game 2.