Mystics Handle Seattle Storm, 89-57

Mystics rallied around their new interim coach Jessie Kenlaw and beat the Seattle Storm, 89-57 Sunday, ending the Storm’s 7 game winning streak.
“It feels awesome,” said Kenlaw, a former Storm assistant coach who replaced Rollins on Saturday. “I didn’t know what to expect. I feel like doing flips it feels so good.”
Alana Beard took the [...]

Alana Beard Leads Washington to First Win on the Road

Alana Beard scored 13 of her 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Washington Mystics snapped a five-game losing streak with a 64-57 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday night.
The Mystics (3-7) earned their first road victory of the season and won for the first time since May 27.
“I feel like it’s my [...]

Mystics Drop One on the Road to Phoenix

Free throws, free throws, free throws! Mystics shot less than 30% from the free throw line and they had a difficult time maintaining their level of play against the Mercury.
The Mercury shot out and played their run-n-gun ball knocking down threes and ended the half with a 12 point lead over the Mystics.
The Mystics (2-4) [...]

All-Star Taj McWilliams-Franklin Signs with Washington Mystics

In a trade with Los Angeles, Washington has acquired Taj McWilliams-Franklin and a number 1 draft pick in the 2009 WNBA draft in exchange for forward DeLisha Milton-Jones.
“Taj brings incredible experience, professionalism and a great work ethic to our team,” said GM Linda Hargrove. “Her versatility on the offensive end was something we were looking [...]