Mystics Set Franchise Wins Record With 27th Victory

The Washington Mystics secured a franchise-record 27th regular-season victory with a 79-69 win over the Connecticut Sun, surpassing the 2019 championship team’s mark. Shakira Austin led Washington with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Cotie McMahon and Sonia Citron provided key scoring contributions. The victory strengthened the Mystics’ hold on sixth place and capped an 11-win improvement from the previous season, after the team had already clinched its first playoff berth since 2023. Washington enters Thursday’s regular-season finale against the Chicago Sky having won 15 of its past 19 games and seeking a season-series sweep.