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Mystics secure playoff spot with 101-93 win over Sky

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:58 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Mystics secure playoff spot with 101-93 win over Sky

Summary

The Washington Mystics defeated the Chicago Sky 101-93 in their regular-season finale on September 24, 2026. Sonia Citron led the Mystics with 21 points, while Kiki Iriafen recorded 16 points and 15 rebounds. Washington, finishing the season at 27-17, secured the fifth seed in the playoffs with this victory. They needed Indiana to lose to confirm their placement against the Atlanta Dream in the first round. The Mystics dominated the boards, out-rebounding Chicago 44-27 and shooting 60% from the field. The Sky ended the season with a record of 16-28 and missed out on the playoffs.

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By the Numbers

•Sonia Citron scored 21 points for Washington.
•Kiki Iriafen had 16 points and 15 rebounds.
•Washington shot 60% from the field.
•The Mystics finished the season 27-17.
•Chicago's season ends with a 16-28 record.

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1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Citron has 22, Iriafen 16 points, 15 boards as playoff-bound Mystics beat Sky 101-93

What they're saying

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Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Kiki Iriafen had 16 points and 15 rebounds, and the playoff-bound Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 101-93 in their regular-season finale on Thursday night. Washington (27-17) needed a loss by Indiana to earn the fifth-seed in the playoffs and a first-round matchup with the Atlanta Dream.
— Yahoo Sports

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