Citron's buzzer-beater lifts Mystics past Tempo 86-85
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Sonia Citron scored 17 points, including a game-winning jumper as time expired, leading the Washington Mystics to an 86-85 victory over the Toronto Tempo on June 12. Rookie Lauren Betts contributed a career-high 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting. The Mystics, despite registering a season-high 22 turnovers, managed to hold onto the win as the Tempo's Marina Mabrey rallied with 27 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter. Citron's decisive shot followed a tumultuous finish where the Tempo had closed the gap from a 14-point deficit. The Mystics will embark on a four-game road trip starting June 14 against New York, while the Tempo prepares to host Atlanta on June 15.
- •Citron hit a game-winning jumper at the buzzer.
- •Betts scored a career-high 18 points for the Mystics.
- •Mabrey led the Tempo with 27 points in the loss.
- •Mystics registered a season-high 22 turnovers.
- •Mystics begin a four-game road trip on June 14.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Citron hits winning jumper at the buzzer, Betts scores career-high 18 as Mystics beat Tempo
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Citron hits winning jumper at the buzzer, Betts scores career-high 18 as Mystics beat Tempo 86-85
"Sonia Citron scored 17 points and made the winning jumper as time expired, rookie Lauren Betts scored a season-high 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting and the Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 86-85 on Friday night. Betts, the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, played a career-high 21 minutes in the absence of second-year forward Kiki Iriafen (ankle). Michaela Onyenwere also scored 17 points for the Mystics (5-6).
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 5:05 AMCitron hits winning jumper at the buzzer, Betts scores career-high 18 as Mystics beat Tempo
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 2:46 AMCitron hits winning jumper at the buzzer, Betts scores career-high 18 as Mystics beat Tempo 86-85
Sonia Citron scored 17 points and made the winning jumper as time expired, rookie Lauren Betts scored a season-high 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting and the Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 86-85 on Friday night. Betts, the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, played a career-high 21 minutes in the absence of second-year forward Kiki Iriafen (ankle). Michaela Onyenwere also scored 17 points for the Mystics (5-6).
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