Washington Mystics achieve three consecutive road wins in WNBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Washington Mystics have secured their third straight road victory after defeating the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx in close finishes. Kiki Iriafen scored the go-ahead basket in both games, helping Washington break a 10-game regular season losing streak against the Liberty. Coach Sydney Johnson credited the team's development during a challenging start to the season, emphasizing the importance of learning from early losses. Washington, with the youngest roster in league history, aims to continue improving as they return home to face Minnesota on Wednesday.
- •Washington wins three straight on the road, including wins over Liberty and Lynx.
- •Kiki Iriafen scored decisive baskets in both victories.
- •The team snapped a 10-game losing streak to New York.
- •Washington has the youngest roster in WNBA history.
- •Mystics face Minnesota again on Wednesday.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx
"The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season. Washington has won three straight games on the road, including closing out victories late over New York and Minnesota. “I think it takes time to get to where you want to go,” said Washington forward Kiki Iriafen, who scored the go-ahead basket in the wins over both the Liberty and Lynx.
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