The Mystics (4-2) now have two losses on the season both belonging to the Connecticut Sun. The Sun (6-1) defeat the Mystics 83-75 with their dynamic duo of Jonquel Jones who scored 24 points and Courtney Williams who added 23 more. Shekinna Stricklen also scored 12 more points.
Washington began strong against the Sun behind Ariel Atkins’ 11 points in the first quarter. Keep in mind Atkins hadn’t made a field goal since at home facing the Chicago Sky last Wednesday. Mystics went on a 6-0 run to end the first quarter with a 24-18 lead. Although, the first quarter was the only quarter Washington ended with a lead.