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Sun Halt 13-Game Road Slide With 80-69 Win Over Mystics

Rookie Sonia Citron set Washington's single-season scoring mark in defeat.

Jacy Sheldon #4 of the Connecticut Sun handles the ball during a game against the Washington Mystics at Carefirst Arena on June 8, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Connecticut improved to 7-27 overall and 2-15 away from home, while Washington fell to 16-19.
  • Saniya Rivers led the Sun with 17 points, Olivia Nelson-Ododa added 15 points and nine rebounds, and Tina Charles posted 13 points with nine boards.
  • Citron finished with 19 points for the Mystics as she surpassed Chamique Holdsclaw for the franchise rookie scoring record.
  • The Sun seized control with extended second-quarter runs to build a 47-35 halftime lead and maintained a double-digit advantage after the break.
  • A rematch is scheduled in Connecticut on Thursday, with Washington still managing key absences including Georgia Amoore’s season-ending ACL injury.