Austin and Citron score 19 points each as Mystics defeat Mercury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
On Sunday, the Washington Mystics secured a 95-75 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, extending their win streak to seven games. Shakira Austin recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Sonia Citron matched her scoring total, going 5 of 6 from beyond the arc. The Mystics overcame an early deficit, trailing 21-20 at the end of the first quarter, by dominating the second and third quarters, allowing them to build a 22-point lead heading into the final period. The Mercury have lost three straight games and four of their last five. Washington is set to face Las Vegas on Tuesday, while Phoenix will play the Sparks on the same day.
- •Mystics extend win streak to seven games
- •Austin and Citron each score 19 points
- •Mercury led 21-20 after the first quarter
- •Washington stretches lead to 22 points
- •Next games: Mercury vs. Sparks, Mystics at Las Vegas
- 11:49 PMESPN WNBA — Mystics run win streak to 7; Mercury's Plum exits
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Austin and Citron score 19 points apiece as Mystics beat Mercury 95-75 for 7th straight win
"Shakira Austin had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Sonia Citron also scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-75 on Sunday to extend their win streak to seven games. Michaela Onyenwere and Cotie McMahon scored 13 points apiece for the Mystics (19-12). Kiki Iriafen had 12 points and nine rebounds.
"Shakira Austin had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Sonia Citron also scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-75 on Sunday to extend their win streak to seven games.
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External links- ESPN WNBAAug 9, 2026, 11:49 PMMystics run win streak to 7; Mercury's Plum exits
Shakira Austin had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Sonia Citron also scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-75 on Sunday to extend their win streak to seven games.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:59 PMAustin and Citron score 19 points apiece as Mystics beat Mercury 95-75 for 7th straight win
Shakira Austin had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Sonia Citron also scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-75 on Sunday to extend their win streak to seven games. Michaela Onyenwere and Cotie McMahon scored 13 points apiece for the Mystics (19-12). Kiki Iriafen had 12 points and nine rebounds.
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