The Washington Mystics extended their winning streak to four games Friday night with a victory over the Dallas Wings, their longest winning streak since 2020. Shakira Austin led all scorers with 28 points and 10 rebounds, delivering a 28-point double-double in the win.
Washington Mystics Control the Glass
Washington established control with a 42-32 rebounding advantage while holding Dallas to 75 points. The Mystics also committed a season-low eight turnovers.
Austin recorded her 11th double-double of the season and extended her streak to eight consecutive games with at least 15 points and five rebounds. She also moved into fourth place in franchise history for career games with 10 or more rebounds.
Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron Add Key Contributions
Kiki Iriafen added 22 points and nine rebounds for Washington. Sonia Citron filled the stat sheet with 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and a career-high three blocks.
Citron became the first Mystics guard in franchise history to record at least 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and three blocks in a game. Her performance gave Washington another significant contribution alongside Austin’s production.
Washington Mystics Continue Against Top Competition
The victory marked Washington’s win over each of the current top-eight teams in the WNBA standings this season. The Washington Mystics also wore their 2026 Nike Rebel Edition uniforms during Friday night’s game.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Washington Mystics paired their fourth consecutive win with a strong performance in the areas that shaped the game: rebounding and ball security. The 42-32 edge on the glass and season-low eight turnovers helped Washington control the matchup against Dallas.
Austin’s 28-point double-double and continued scoring and rebounding streak led the way, while Iriafen and Citron added balance. Citron’s milestone also highlighted Washington’s contributions across multiple statistical categories during the winning streak.
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