Washington Mystics Dominate Connecticut Sun 104-67 Behind Brittney Sykes’ 28 Points

Brittney Sykes led the Washington Mystics with 28 points, including 14 of 15 free throws, as the team dominated the Connecticut Sun 104-67. The Mystics shot 57% from the field and outrebounded the Sun 42-22, scoring a season-high 56 points in the paint and marking their first 100-point game since 2023. Rookie starters Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron contributed 12 and 11 points respectively, with strong bench performances from Shakira Austin and Aaliyah Edwards. Connecticut's Tina Charles led her team with 17 points, while Marina Mabrey and Jacy Sheldon each scored 15 points, but the Sun struggled with just 39% shooting and were outmatched on the boards. Haley Peters made her first career start for Connecticut at age 32, the oldest first-time starter since 2010. Both teams have a week off before their next matchups, with Atlanta Dream visiting Washington and Chicago Sky playing at Connecticut.