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Citron's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Mystics to 86-85 Win Over Toronto Tempo

Washington's young roster showed growth as a last-second turnaround jumper and a dominant rebounding edge decided the game.

Jun 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) dribbles the ball while Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes (20) defends during the first half at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Sonia Citron hit an 18-foot turnaround fadeaway at the buzzer to give the Mystics an 86-85 victory over the Tempo on Friday.
  • Rookie Lauren Betts scored a career-high 18 points, played a season-high 21 minutes in Kiki Iriafen's absence, and won the late jump ball that set up Citron's shot.
  • Marina Mabrey led Toronto with 27 points and poured in 18 in the fourth quarter to erase an 18-point deficit and nearly complete the comeback.
  • Washington’s 44-29 rebounding advantage and 16-6 edge in second-chance points offset a season-high 22 turnovers and poor 3-point shooting (2-of-18).
  • The win moved the Mystics to 5-6 and the Tempo to 7-6, and it reinforced narratives about Washington’s youth development and Toronto’s late-game scoring identity.