Sonia Citron hits buzzer beater to seal Mystics victory over Tempo

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Sonia Citron hits buzzer beater to seal Mystics victory over Tempo
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Sonia Citron's dramatic turnaround jumper at the buzzer propelled the Washington Mystics to an 86-85 victory against the Toronto Tempo in a thrilling WNBA matchup on June 13, 2026. The Mystics squandered an 18-point lead as the Tempo made a fierce comeback, led by Marina Mabrey, who scored 27 points, 18 of which came in the fourth quarter. With the Mystics trailing late, Brittany Sykes gave Toronto a fleeting one-point lead before Citron's decisive shot off a jump ball sealed the game. This was the second close contest between these teams this season, with their next meeting scheduled for July 14 in Toronto.

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  • Mystics saw an 18-point lead evaporate in the second half.
  • Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 27 points for the Tempo.
  • Citron secured the win with a buzzer-beater turnaround jumper.
  • Lauren Betts scored a career-high 18 points for the Mystics.
  • The Mystics and Tempo will meet again on July 14.
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  • 4:15 PMYahoo SportsSonia Citron's circus shot ended one of the craziest games of the WNBA season
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Citron dashed the Tempo's comeback hopes.

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