Mystics fall in the first round with Atlanta Dream in Game Two. Final score was 93-75. Sonia Citron lead the way for Washington with 25 points. Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds. The historic season is now over with the Mystics becoming the youngest team to reach the postseason. Citron, Iriafen and Shakira Austin all broke several franchise records while propelling the team to win a franchise record 28 games.Here are postgame comments from Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Sydney Johnson following the game. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

The Mystics are back in the playoffs. As the youngest team in the league, they shocked the world with their play. Here is a preview of their playoff matchup and also some stats from their final game of the regular season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

Sonia Citron put up a great performance during the season finale against the Sky! She finished her sophomore season with three averages:16.8 PPG3.8 RPG4.4 APG.483% FG.342 3PT1.2 SPGAll-StarWorld Cup Gold Medal This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

Shakira Austin did not have a single field goal in the last game of the season for the Mystics. She was still able to impact the game in many different ways. Sonia Citron and Michaela Onyenwere talked about how Kira still found ways to be effective.Austin had a team-high tying five assists. She also grabbed 11 rebounds. Her performance helped the Mystics secure the fifth seed for the playoffs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

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Following the Mystics’ win over the Connecticut Sun, I asked Sonia Citron what is one lesson she got from her World Cup experience that she can take with her for the rest of her career. This is what she had to say:“It was special seeing how all the vets worked, Stewie instilled that you have to be intentional about learning.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

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I got to ask Kiki Rice about her adjustment to the WNBA schedule coming from the college championship game, to training camp then having a back to back for the first time tonight. I also asked Sandy Brondello about her experience coaching Diana Taurasi. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

The Washington Mystics get the win against the Los Angeles Sparks 70-80. Rebounding was the story for the Mystics as they dominated, grabbing 43 to LA’s 27. Cotie McMahon had a career-high nine boards. Five players grabbed at least five rebounds. This is Washington’s 31st time overpowering an opponent on the glass this season. This count is the third highest in WNBA history (2025 Atlanta Dream: 33, 2023 New York Liberty: 32). Additionally, this was the Mystics’ 14th time registering a +10 rebound differential, tied for the fourth-highest single season mark in WNBA history (2022 Connecticut Sun: 17, 2023 Dallas Wings: 16, 2005 Dallas: 15, 2007 Dallas: 14, 2002 Los Angeles: 14). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

With this move, it seems the Mystics are gearing up for a playoff run. All season, they have been preaching player development. Seems like they are ahead of schedule and currently are sitting at the sixth seed. They have won six straight games.There is a possibility that Rori Harmon might get signed back in a development contract. Will update with more as time goes along.100+ people are already getting their Mystics news straight to their inbox. 🏀📩Subscribe and be part of the next 100.More coverage. More stories. More Mystics. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe