The Sky vs Mystics matchup on September 24, 2026, ended with the Washington Mystics defeating the Chicago Sky 101-93. Washington’s efficient shooting and balanced scoring helped the Mystics pull away, while Chicago stayed competitive behind strong individual performances.
Sky vs Mystics Final Score
The Washington Mystics finished with 101 points, compared with 93 for the Chicago Sky. Washington shot 50.0% from the field and connected on 45.5% of its three-point attempts.
Chicago shot 48.6% overall and made 8 of 24 three-point attempts. The Mystics also held a significant advantage at the free-throw line, making 23 of 32 attempts compared with Chicago’s 13 of 20.
Sonia Citron Leads Washington
Sonia Citron was one of the standout performers for the Mystics. She scored 21 points, shooting an excellent 8-for-9 from the field and 2-for-3 from three-point range. She also added five rebounds and five assists.
Michaela Onyenwere and Kiki Iriafen each scored 16 points. Iriafen also collected 15 rebounds, including seven offensive boards, while Georgia Amoore contributed 14 points and three made three-pointers.
The Mystics received another 12 points from Cotie McMahon and eight from Lauren Betts.
Chicago Sky Player Stats
The Sky had several players finish with 16 points. Kamilla Cardoso scored 16 points while shooting 6-for-12 from the field and added 10 rebounds and four assists.
Sydney Taylor also finished with 16 points, although she shot 5-for-18 from the field. Courtney Vandersloot delivered an efficient performance, scoring 16 points on 6-for-8 shooting while making all three of her three-point attempts. She also recorded seven assists.
Rachel Banham added 12 points for Chicago, while Elizabeth Williams contributed nine points, five assists and four blocks.
How the Mystics Won
Washington’s three-point shooting was an important difference in the game. The Mystics made 10 of 22 attempts from beyond the arc, compared with Chicago’s eight makes on 24 attempts.
Washington also produced more free-throw opportunities and converted 71.9% of its attempts. The Mystics’ 44 total rebounds compared with Chicago’s 27, giving Washington another statistical advantage.
Chicago did have strong stretches offensively, shooting nearly 49% from the field, but Washington’s combination of efficient shooting, rebounding and free-throw production helped the Mystics secure the eight-point victory.
Sky vs Mystics Game Summary
The September 24 meeting provided an entertaining offensive contest, with both teams reaching 90 points. Chicago finished with 36 made field goals, while Washington made 34. The difference came from Washington’s additional three-pointers, free throws and rebounding edge.
For Chicago, Cardoso, Taylor and Vandersloot each reached 16 points. For Washington, Citron led all scorers with 21, while Onyenwere and Iriafen added 16 apiece.
The final score was Mystics 101, Sky 93.
Sky vs Mystics Key Stats
- Final score: Washington Mystics 101, Chicago Sky 93
- Top scorer: Sonia Citron, 21 points
- Kiki Iriafen: 16 points, 15 rebounds
- Michaela Onyenwere: 16 points
- Kamilla Cardoso: 16 points, 10 rebounds
- Courtney Vandersloot: 16 points, 7 assists
- Chicago field-goal percentage: 48.6%
- Washington field-goal percentage: 50.0%
- Chicago three-point percentage: 33.3%
- Washington three-point percentage: 45.5%
- Washington rebounds: 44
- Chicago rebounds: 27
The Sky vs Mystics result ultimately came down to Washington’s efficiency from three-point range, advantage on the boards and greater free-throw production. Sonia Citron’s 21-point performance and Kiki Iriafen’s double-double helped the Mystics close out the 101-93 victory.
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