Mystics overcome Liberty 86-83, end New York's 8-game winning streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Washington Mystics defeated the New York Liberty 86-83 on June 19, 2026, snapping New York's eight-game winning streak. Washington rallied from an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, with Kiki Iriafen scoring nine points in the final four minutes, including the game-winning basket. This victory marks the Mystics' first win against the Liberty in 10 regular-season contests dating back to 2023. Coach Sydney Johnson highlighted the team's growth and resilience following a recent loss to Indiana. The Mystics are now at a.500 record, a mark they haven't achieved since their championship run in 2019.
- •Mystics score 86 points, ending the Liberty's 8-game streak.
- •Iriafen led the comeback with 9 points in the final minutes.
- •Washington had previously lost 10 straight to New York in regular season.
- •Team reaches.500 record for the first time since 2019.
- •Coach Johnson praises team for applying lessons learned.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — A young Mystics team stuns the Liberty 86-83, snapping New York's 8-game streak
"The Washington Mystics are the youngest team in WNBA history, but are growing up fast. Washington snapped New York's eight-game winning streak, stunning the Liberty 86-83 on Friday night. It ended a 10-game regular-season losing streak to New York dating to 2023.
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