Mystics Cruise Past Sky in First Game Since World Cup Break

Mystics cruise past Sky in first game since World Cup break

Shakira Austin scored 20 points and Kiki Iriafen notched a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds to boost the visiting Washington Mystics to an 110-80 victory against the Chicago Sky on Thursday. Washington (25-16) won for the fourth time in five games as the teams returned from the World Cup break. Chicago (15-26) was

Chicago Sky lose 4th straight, falling to Washington Mystics 110-80 in return from World Cup break

Shakira Austin scored 20 points, Kiki Iriafen finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 110-80 on Thursday night at Wintrust Arena.

Austin scores 20, Iriafen has 18 points and 11 rebounds, Mystics beat Sky 110-80

Shakira Austin scored 20 points, Kiki Iriafen finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 110-80 in their first game since the FIBA World Cup break.

Washington 110, Chicago 80

WASHINGTON (110)

Austin, Iriafen star to carry Mystics past Sky

CHICAGO — Shakira Austin scored 20 points, Kiki Iriafen finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 110-80 on Thursday night in their first game since the FIBA World Cup break. The Mystics (25-16), tied with Dallas for sixth in the WNBA standings, moved a half-game ahead of New York. The top four have home-court advantage in the best-of-three first round of the playoffs, which begin Sept. 27. Courtney…