The Mystics fell to 2-3 on the season
The Washington Mystics lost to the Phoenix Mercury 68–62 at PHX Arena on Sunday, May 25, 2025, to fall to 2-3 on the season.
The Mystics led 15-13 after the opening frame after second-year forward Aaliyah Edwards made her season debut off the bench and sunk her first field goal.
Phoenix stormed back in the second quarter behind Satou Sabally’s nine points, outscoring Washington 19-7 to take a 32-22 lead into the break.
Sonia Citron’s team-leading 12 points brought Washington back in the third quarter as the Mystics trimmed their deficit to four points with 2:17 remaining. Washington continued to chip away, entering the final quarter trailing 46-44.
Emily Engstler and Jade Melbourne teamed up for a pair of triples to begin the fourth quarter as Washington took a two-point lead — its first advantage since the second quarter. Melbourne continued her production off the bench, sinking an and-1 layup to put her squad ahead by four at the five-minute mark of the fourth. Kiki Iriafen added a layup to give Washington a 58-52 advantage, which forced a Phoenix timeout.
Phoenix stormed back late to tie the game at 58. Brittany Sykes had a trio of chances to tie the contest or take the lead, but her jumper was off the mark.
Like its previous two contests, Washington collapsed late, allowing the Mercury to take over down the stretch and steal the victory. The Mystics dropped to 2-3 on the season.