Mystics pick up a big win, 88-84, against a team that was 8 point favorites coming into the game.
After getting off to a slow start the Mystics were able to scrap their way back in this one.
Kiki Iriafen was exceptional to start this one out including hitting her first 3-pointer of the season. She was efficient on offense (18 points on 6-8 shooting, for the game) and doing her usual job on the boards (12 rebounds).
After being down by as much as 13, the Mystics started the 2nd half off in a fury capping a 22-7 run able to take lead mid way through the 3rd quarter. From that point on, this game turned into a battle.
Mystics were able to stay in this game thanks to some stifling defense throughout the 2nd half, including holding the Fever to just 32 percent shooting the 4th quarter. Washington was able to stop a lot of the actions that involved Kelsey Mitchell in the 2nd half, that got her off to such a good start in this one, in the first half.
Besides Iriafen, Sug Sutton (13 points) and Sonia Citron (21 points) were big in this one. Both hit some big shots down the stretch. It was especially critical for Citron, as she got a lot of attention from the Fever’s defense, but was still able to make good decisions and picked her spots to get her points.
Overall it was a great team win, and a statement win for this young core. The Mystics will come back home to play against the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.