WASHINGTON (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 28 points, making 14 of 15 free throws, and the Washington Mystics cruised to a 104-67 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.
Rookie starters Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron scored 12 and 11 points, respectively, and Sug Sutton had 10 for the Mystics (4-6), who never trailed. Shakira Austin scored 14 and Aaliyah Edwards added 13 off the bench.
Washington shot 57% (36 of 63) with 24 assists and made 26 of 37 from the line for its first 100-point game since 2023. Connecticut was 39% (26 of 66) from the field and 8 of 9 on free throws.
The Mystics dominated the boards with a 42-22 rebounding advantage and outscored the Sun 56-24 in the paint.
Tina Charles had 17 points for the Sun (2-7) and Marina Mabrey and reserve Jacy Sheldon scored 15 points each