Brittney Sykes sat the game out due to injury but Citron filled in her shoes very well.
The Washington Mystics went into Las Vegas and handled business, knocking off the Aces 94-83 on Thursday night behind another strong performance from rookie guard Sonia Citron, who stepped up in the absence of Brittney Sykes, who had a right lower leg injury.
Citron led Washington’s scorers with 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. She added 2 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal in 34 minutes, giving the Mystics steady offense through the first three quarters.
Sug Sutton finished with 17 points and 6 assists, shooting an efficient 7-of-12 from the field while playing the entire game.
Shakira Austin anchored the paint with 11 points and 12 rebounds, including four on the offensive glass. Rookie guard Lucy Olsen chipped in 14 points off the bench, going 5-of-8 from the field and hitting three 3-pointers.
A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 22 points and 5 rebounds. Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray added 13 points each, but Las Vegas couldn’t keep pace with the Mystics’ offensive rhythm and energy.
The win moves Washington to 8-8 on the season and marks one of their most complete performances to date.
The Mystics’ next game is against the Dallas Wings on Saturday, June 28. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET. See you then.