WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Sonia Citron scored 21 points to lead Washington, which got 16 points and 15 rebounds from Kiki Iriafen, and the Mystics defeated Chicago 101-93 on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at CareFirst Arena. Washington held a 31-16 lead after the first quarter and led 52-34 at halftime. Chicago cut into the deficit with a 33-point third quarter and pulled within 95-91 on Courtney Vandersloot’s driving layup with one minute remaining. Washington answered with Kiki Iriafen’s two-point shot and Georgia Amoore’s free throws. Kamilla Cardoso had 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for Chicago, while Vandersloot added 16 points and seven assists. Michaela Onyenwere scored 16 points for Washington, Georgia Amoore added 14, and Shakira Austin grabbed 11 rebounds. Washington improved to 27-16, while Chicago fell to 16-27. The Mystics shot 34 of 68 from the floor, made 10 of 22 3-pointers and hit 23 of 32 free throws. Chicago shot 36 of 74, made 8 of 24 from beyond the arc and committed 24 fouls.