Kiki Iriafen leads Mystics past Valkyries, ending nine-game win streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Kiki Iriafen scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Washington Mystics secured a 90-82 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on July 20. Washington rallied from an 80-73 deficit with just over three minutes left in the game, closing with a 17-2 run. Shakira Austin contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds, while Kaitlyn Chen led the Valkyries with 20 points and six assists. The defeat marked only Golden State's third loss in their last 16 games. The Mystics next face Las Vegas on July 23, while the Valkyries will not play again until after the All-Star break.
- •Mystics trailed 80-73 with 3:32 remaining in the game.
- •Washington shot 51.9% from the field in the match.
- •Valkyries had a record of 13-3 before this game.
- •Mystics and Valkyries split their two recent matchups.
- •Next up, Mystics host Las Vegas on Wednesday.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Kiki Iriafen scores 23 points as Mystics snap Valkyries' 9-game winning streak with 90-82 victory
"Kiki Iriafen had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Shakira Austin finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied past Golden State for a 90-82 victory Monday night to snap the Valkyries' nine-game winning streak. Washington trailed 80-73 with 3:32 left before closing the game on a 17-2 run. Iriafen made a short jumper with 1:41 left that put the Mystics ahead 82-80.
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