WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — The Mystics may be a young team, but they’re showing maturity beyond their years after taking down two of the league’s top teams in the Golden State Valkyries and then the Las Vegas Aces.
The group returned from the All-Star break and delivered another loss to the Connecticut Sun, 92-84.
Mystics star guard Sonia Citron said it’s been a balance between toughness and togetherness.
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Both two-time All-Stars had double-digit scoring nights — Citron with 22 points, with Iriafen adding 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Austin added 17 points and six rebounds for the group.
The Mystics veteran reached two major milestones: hitting 1,500 career points and passing Elena Delle Donne (930) for seventh on the franchise’s all-time rebounding list (932), according to the team.
Fans are now referring to the Big Three as the CIA for Citron, Iriafen and Austin.
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In a post-game interview, Citron told NBA TV that their focus remains on the playoffs.
The team missed the 2025 playoffs after finishing the regular season with an overall record of 16 wins and 28 losses.
With an average age of just 23.4, this young Mystics squad continues to grow together on and off the court.
That chemistry has them sitting No. 8 in the standings, clinging to the final playoff spot and aiming for a much different finish than last season.