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Rookie Duo Powers Mystics Past Sky to Even Their Record

Citron’s 28-point performance with Iriafen’s 10-rebound double-double underscored Washington’s midseason momentum

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky dribbles the ball against Maria Kliundikova #77 of the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter at Target Center on July 22, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx defeated the Sky 91-68.
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky looks on while playing the Indiana Fever in the Fever's home opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Jul 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) celebrates its Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen (44) after scoring while being fouled against the Chicago Sky in the second half at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Citron and Iriafen became the first rookie pair in franchise history each to score at least 20 points in the same game.
  • Brittney Sykes added 18 points and Washington’s reserves outscored their Chicago counterparts 21-7 to bolster the team’s offensive depth.
  • The win raised the Mystics to 13-13 and extended the Sky’s current losing streak to six games, dropping Chicago to 7-19.
  • Washington shot 51 percent from the field including ten three-pointers and led by as many as 19 points in the third quarter.
  • Angel Reese returned from a back injury to record 22 points and 13 rebounds but was limited by foul trouble late in the game.