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Sun Bench Powers 80-69 Upset of Mystics, Ending Long Road Skid Ahead of Rematch

Washington fell 1.5 games back of the final playoff spot after 15 turnovers yielded 21 Sun points.

Marina Mabrey #3 of the Connecticut Sun gets the ball away from Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics as teammate Leila Lacan #47 helps to defends during the second quarter of the game at Carefirst Arena on August 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Tina Charles, right, of the Sun, shown here in action from earlier in the season, led Connecticut with 21 points in a 67-56 win over Washington on Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Connecticut’s reserves dominated with a 45-11 bench scoring edge, led by Saniya Rivers’ 17 points and Olivia Nelson-Ododa’s 15 and nine rebounds.
  • Sonia Citron scored 19 for Washington to pass Chamique Holdsclaw for the most points by a rookie in Mystics history.
  • The victory in Washington snapped Connecticut’s 13-game road losing streak and marked the Sun’s seventh win of the season.
  • Aaliyah Edwards faced her former team for the first time since the trade deadline move and contributed eight points off the Sun bench.
  • The teams conclude the season series Thursday in Uncasville, where Washington holds a 2-1 edge entering the final meeting.