Brittney Sykes scored 27 points and Kiki Iriafen recorded a double-double and the Washington Mystics spoiled the Connecticut Sun’s season debut with a 90-85 win on Sunday. The Mystics (2-0) used a 30-point fourth quarter to overcome a 65-60 deficit at the end of three quarters and Stefanie Dolson gave Washington its first lead of the game with a 25-foot,

The Mystics got the WNBA off to a hot start behind Brittney Sykes' explosive playmaking, supported by standout rookie Sonia Citron.

Brittany Sykes recorded 27 points and seven assists and the Washington Mystics again used a late rally to produce a come-from-behind 90-85 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday afternoon at Uncasville,

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Midway through the third quarter Sunday afternoon, Shakira Austin stood, turned left and headed toward the tunnel leading to the Washington Mystics’ locker room. After being ejected, she gave a quick wave as she disappeared.

Brittney Sykes went off again, but Kiki Iriafen showed why the Mystics have a bright future in their win vs. the Sun.

UNCASVILLE, CT (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 27 points and Kiki Iriafen recorded a double-double and the Washington Mystics spoiled the Connecticut Sun’s season debut with a 90-85 win on Sunday.

Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron impress in their WNBA debuts, Brittney Sykes makes key plays down the stretch, and Washington beats Atlanta, 94-90.

Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun Uncasville, Connecticut; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics plays the Connecticut Sun after Brittney Sykes scored 22 points in the Mystics' 94-90 win over the Atlanta Dream.

The Mystics outscored Connecticut by a 30-20 margin in the fourth quarter to move to 2-0 on the young season. Washington missed the playoffs in 2024 with a 14-26 record

The Washington Mystics closed out the Atlanta Dream in the final minute to earn the win on opening night. Here's how it happened.

The Washington Mystics (1–0) visit the Connecticut Sun (0–0) today, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET at Mohegan Sun Arena. This marks the Sun’s season opener, while the Mystics aim to build on their opening win against Atlanta.