Kiki Iriafen's late layup helps Mystics beat Liberty 86-83
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Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Kiki Iriafen scored 20 points, including a decisive layup with 27 seconds remaining, leading the Washington Mystics to an 86-83 victory over the New York Liberty on June 20. The win ended New York's eight-game winning streak and marked the Mystics' first regular-season victory over the Liberty since last year's finale. Iriafen's return from an ankle injury provided a boost as she helped orchestrate a late-game comeback. Washington led by two when New York had two opportunities to tie but missed both attempts. Following this game, the Mystics travel to Minnesota to face the Lynx, while the Liberty begin a four-game road trip in Los Angeles against the Sparks.
- •Iriafen's go-ahead layup came with 27 seconds left in the game.
- •Mystics end a 10-game regular-season losing streak against New York.
- •Breanna Stewart missed a late layup attempt for the Liberty.
- •Washington led 81-79 with 1:33 remaining after a 10-2 run.
- •Next, Washington plays in Minnesota, while New York faces Los Angeles.
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Kiki Iriafen’s late layup lifts the Mystics past New York, snapping the Liberty’s streak
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Kiki Iriafen’s late layup lifts the Mystics past New York 86-83, snapping the Liberty’s streak
"Kiki Iriafen scored 20 points, including a go-ahead layup with 27 seconds left to give the Washington Mystics an 86-83 win over New York on Friday night, snapping the Liberty’s eight-game winning streak. With the game tied at 83, Iriafen was found under the basket by Sonia Citron for a lay-in. Breanna Stewart tried to even the score but missed a contested layup with 14 seconds left.
"Kiki Iriafen scored 20 points, including a go-ahead layup with 27 seconds left to give the Washington Mystics an 86-83 win over New York on Friday night, snapping the Liberty's eight-game winning streak. With the game tied at 83, Iriafen was found under the basket by Sonia Citron for a lay-in. Breanna Stewart tried to even the score but missed a contested layup with 14 seconds left.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:18 AMKiki Iriafen’s late layup lifts the Mystics past New York, snapping the Liberty’s streak
Kiki Iriafen scored 20 points, including a go-ahead layup with 27 seconds left to give the Washington Mystics an 86-83 win over New York on Friday night, snapping the Liberty’s eight-game winning streak. With the game tied at 83, Iriafen was found under the basket by Sonia Citron for a lay-in. Breanna Stewart tried to even the score but missed a contested layup with 14 seconds left.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:51 AMKiki Iriafen’s late layup lifts the Mystics past New York 86-83, snapping the Liberty’s streak
Kiki Iriafen scored 20 points, including a go-ahead layup with 27 seconds left to give the Washington Mystics an 86-83 win over New York on Friday night, snapping the Liberty's eight-game winning streak. With the game tied at 83, Iriafen was found under the basket by Sonia Citron for a lay-in. Breanna Stewart tried to even the score but missed a contested layup with 14 seconds left.
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