Chicago Sky @ Washington Mystics
Pre-Game Analysis
The Washington Mystics host the Chicago Sky in an Eastern Conference matchup on September 24, 2026.
Washington enters the game at 27-16, holding the No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference standings, while Chicago sits at 16-27, ranked fifth in the East. The two teams enter with contrasting momentum this season based on their overall records, with the Mystics well above .500 and the Sky below it.
On the court, scoring punch will be a key storyline. Washington's Shakira Austin leads her team at 17.2 points per game, and Chicago counters with Rickea Jackson, who paces the Sky at 18.0 points per game. Both players will be worth watching as the top offensive options for their respective squads.
The full result, box score and recap will appear here once the game is verified final.
Final result: CHI 93 — WSH 101 (WSH win).
Written before tip-off, AI-generated from verified team data and kept for the record. How we use AI
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Game Nuggets
- Sonia Citron led all players with 21 PTS (5 REB, 5 AST) for Washington Mystics. Sonia Citron →
- Washington Mystics came in 4-1 over their previous 5 games. Washington Mystics →
- Meeting 3 of the season between these teams — Washington Mystics was 2-0 in the series before tip-off. Washington Mystics →
Box Score
Chicago Sky
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Williams | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 28 |
| Kamilla Cardoso | 16 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| Courtney Vandersloot | 16 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 27 |
| Sydney Taylor | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Gabriela Jaquez | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Rachel Banham | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Kate Martin | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jacy Sheldon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Morgan Maly | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19 |
Washington Mystics
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaela Onyenwere | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 32 |
| Shakira Austin | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| Sonia Citron | 21 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| Georgia Amoore | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Angela Dugalic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Lauren Betts | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Cotie McMahon | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Alicia Florez | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 36-74 | 8-24 | 13-20 | 27 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 7 |
| Washington Mystics | 34-68 | 10-22 | 23-32 | 44 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 14 |