With two seconds on the clock and her team trailing by a point, Sonia Citron found herself in a scrum for a jump ball. The Mystics won the tip. The ball landed in her hands. And before the horn could sound, she let it fly — a buzzer-beater that dropped through the net and sent the Washington bench into a full sprint across the court.
Friday night’s 85-84 win over Brittney Sykes and the Toronto Tempo wasn’t just a regular-season victory. It was a statement that the Mystics, despite a rocky start to the 2026 season, can close games under pressure. Citron’s heroics capped a comeback that felt improbable even by WNBA standards.
Citron’s Night in Numbers
The second-year guard out of Notre Dame finished with 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 34 minutes. She shot 6-of-16 from the floor and 1-of-6 from deep, but when it mattered most — with the game on the line — she made the only bucket that counted. Her four free throws on five attempts also helped keep Washington within striking distance.
Fans online quickly clipped the moment, with one post showing Citron catching the jump-ball win, pivoting, and firing a clean look as the buzzer echoed through the arena. The reaction on social media was immediate: a mix of disbelief and celebration for a player who has quietly been building a reputation for late-game poise.
More Than a One-Player Show
Washington’s offense clicked from multiple spots. Lauren Betts led all scorers with 18 points, adding four rebounds and two steals. Michaela Onyenwere stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Shakira Austin posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards. Angela Dugalic chipped in 10 points and six rebounds off the bench.
The win pushed the Mystics to 5-6 on the season, good for fifth in the Eastern Conference. That puts them ahead of Chicago and Connecticut, but still trailing Toronto and Indiana. For a team that’s been searching for consistency, Friday’s result offered a jolt of momentum.
What’s Next for Washington
The Mystics hit the road for a Sunday afternoon showdown against the New York Liberty. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. ET on June 14. If Citron can carry even a fraction of Friday’s clutch energy into that matchup, Washington might finally start climbing the standings.
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