Sonia Citron, Shakira Austin lead closing charge for Mystics in 80-70 win over Sparks
Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Shakira Austin had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 80-70 on Saturday night. Kiki Iriafen added 19 points and eight rebounds for Washington (20-14), which was coming off two straight losses at Las Vegas. Austin's layup with six minutes left in the fourth quarter gave Washington a…
Sonia Citron and Shakira Austin powered the Washington Mystics to an 80-70 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks in a crucial closing charge on Saturday night. Citron contributed 21 points and eight assists, while Austin added 17 points and 11 rebounds. The Mystics secured a decisive 9-1 run in the final minutes, fueled by Citron's 3-pointer and a remarkable 9-1 run that clinched the win.
The Spots led the game 41-39 at halftime after a string of three-pointers from Rae Burrell and Erica Wheeler. Despite being coming off two straight losses, the Mystics bounced back, outscoring the Sparks 25-12 in the crucial fourth quarter. Kiki Iriafen added 19 points and eight rebounds for the Mystics, who will next face Connecticut on Tuesday, while the Sparks will visit Connecticut on the same day.
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