The Washington Mystics defeated the Seattle Storm 84-79 on Sunday as Shakira Austin led all scorers with a season-high 27 points. The victory also featured 10 steals, a bench-scoring advantage, and strong performances from Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
Washington Mystics Set Defensive Tone
The Washington Mystics held the Seattle Storm under 80 points for the 10th time this season and forced 10 steals. The Mystics also received a significant contribution from their reserves, who outscored the Storm bench 22-15.
Lauren Betts added 11 points in just over 16 minutes off the bench. Her scoring gave Washington another double-digit contributor in the 84-79 victory.
Shakira Austin Leads Washington Scoring
Shakira Austin scored a season-high 27 points while adding five rebounds and one block. She shot 10-of-18 from the field and moved into a tie for seventh on the Washington Mystics’ all-time blocks list.
Sonia Citron recorded 19 points, four rebounds and three steals. Her production added to Washington’s balanced effort against Seattle.
Kiki Iriafen Extends Streak
Kiki Iriafen recorded her ninth double-double of the season with 12 points and 13 rebounds. She also extended her streak to eight consecutive games with at least 10 points and five rebounds.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Shakira Austin led the Washington Mystics in the 84-79 win over the Seattle Storm, while the team paired her scoring with defensive pressure and production from its bench. Washington’s 10 steals, 22-15 reserve scoring advantage, and contributions from Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen supported the victory.
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