The Mystics beat the Tempo in dramatic fashion, leading by as many as 18, then going down 1 late and finally getting a game-winner at the buzzer from Sonia Citron. @TheIXSports#WNBA
Notably, the three players with the best plus-minus so far for either team are all Mystics reserves: Cotie McMahon ( 11 in 12 mins), Lauren Betts ( 7 in 11) and Alicia Flórez ( 6 in 9). @TheIXSports#WNBA
The Mystics end the 2Q on a 6-0 run, with 4 points from Cotie McMahon and 2 pts and 1 assist from Shakira Austin. That gives them a 40-37 halftime lead over the Tempo.
Michaela Onyenwere leads the Mystics with 13p. Brittney Sykes has a game-high 18 for Toronto. @TheIXSports
The Mystics end the 2Q on a 6-0 run, with 4 points from Cotie McMahon and 2 pts and 1 assist from Shakira Austin. That gives them a 40-37 halftime lead over the Tempo.
Michaela Onyenwere leads the Mystics with 13p. Brittney Sykes has a game-high 18 for Toronto. @TheIXSports
Kiki Iriafen (ankle) is out today for the @WashMystics. Head coach Sydney Johnson said she's day to day and hopes for better news tomorrow, when the team travels to New York for a game on Sunday.
Developmental player Darianna Littlepage-Buggs is not active tonight. @TheIXSports
Brittney Sykes has lots of hugs for the arena workers and Mystics staff here at CareFirst Arena with about 45 mins before tip. Sykes played for the Mystics for 2.5 seasons before being traded last year. @TheIXSports#WNBA
I missed this a few days ago, but @The3xBA is up to four @IvyLeague WBB alums signed for this summer with the addition of @YaleWBasketball's Roxy Barahman. She joins Columbia's Camille Zimmerman, Harvard's McKenzie Forbes and Princeton's Carlie Littlefield. @TheIXSports
"Every good team in this league needs a Michaela," @WashMystics head coach Sydney Johnson said of @monyenwere_.
Onyenwere, the Mystics' most experienced player, is being a leader, scorer, coach, friend and much more for the team. Read more @TheIXSports:
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For the @WashMystics’ game on Friday vs. the Toronto Tempo, Kiki Iriafen is questionable with a right ankle sprain.
The Tempo have a few names on the injury report, including Kiki Rice. Rice, a Bethesda native, will miss her homecoming game with a left ankle injury. @TheIXSports
Also important to note that former UCLA stars Jordan Woolery and Taylor Tinsley were not on the Opening Day roster for the Utah Talons.
UCLA graduation is this weekend.
It takes dedication and focus to become a better basketball player. For Raven Johnson, it also takes a lot of dancing.
How the young Fever guard is grooving her way toward improvement: theixsports.com/features/how…
Despite a nice bucket from Angela Dugalić to end the 2Q, the Mystics trail the Fever 43-29 at half. The Mystics are shooting just 35% and have 10 turnovers.
Michaela Onyenwere has 7 pts for D.C. but just 1 field goal. Only Sonia Citron and Dugalić have made 2. @TheIXSports#WNBA
Kiki Iriafen limps off the court for the Mystics, struggling to put weight on her right ankle. There was a collision with Aliyah Boston where Iriafen was called for a foul. She needs help to get to the locker room. @TheIXSports#WNBA
Kiki Iriafen limps off the court for the Mystics, struggling to put weight on her right ankle. There was a collision with Aliyah Boston where Iriafen was called for a foul. She needs help to get to the locker room. @TheIXSports#WNBA
After 1Q, the Mystics trail the Fever 21-16. Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson talked about limiting turnovers pregame, but the team has 6 already, which have led to 4 points for Indiana.
Caitlin Clark leads all scorers with 10 pts. Michaela Onyenwere has 7 for D.C. @TheIXSports