Noemie Brochant Scores a Season-High 24 as the Mercury Beat the Sparks 94-87
Shakira Austin and Sonia Citron each scored 19 points as Washington shot efficiently and Phoenix lost for the third straight time.
- On Sunday, the Washington Mystics defeated the Phoenix Mercury 95-75, extending their winning streak to seven consecutive games. Shakira Austin led with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Sonia Citron added 19 points.
- While Washington thrives, Phoenix has lost three consecutive games and four of their last five, holding a 12-22 record. The Mercury's defensive struggles contributed to Sunday's decisive defeat.
- Kelsey Plum was limited to 14 minutes due to left calf tightness, forcing Lexi Held to start the second half. Michaela Onyenwere and Cotie McMahon each scored 13 points for the Mystics.
- Kahleah Copper led the Mercury with 15 points, and Noemie Brochant added 13 as Phoenix shot 52% from the field. Offensive efficiency proved insufficient against Washington's balanced attack.
- Tuesday brings new challenges as the Mystics visit Las Vegas while the Mercury travel to the Galen Center to face the Los Angeles Sparks. Both teams seek momentum shifts following Sunday's result.
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Sparks Struggle on Offense, Lose to Mercury
Despite strong individual performances, the Los Angeles Sparks fell to the Phoenix Mercury 87-94. Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike almost secured a triple-double with 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Guard Rae Burrell and center Dearica Hamby poured in 19 each. The post Sparks Struggle on Offense, Lose to Mercury appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
WNBA: Noemie Brochant scores season-high as Mercury beat Sparks
LOS ANGELES–Rookie Noemie Brochant had a season-high 24 points, Alyssa Thomas scored nine of her 16 points in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 94-87 in the WNBA on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Phoenix trailed 81-78 with 4:56 left in the fourth quarter before closing on a 16-6 run. Thomas made a layup with 49.6 seconds left for an 88-84 lead and added two free throws after on the Mercury…
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Noemie Brochant scores a season-high 24 as the Mercury beat the Sparks 94-87
Rookie Noemie Brochant had a season-high 24 points, Alyssa Thomas scored nine of her 16 points in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 94-87 to snap a three-game losing streak.
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NewsdayAustin and Citron score 19 points apiece as Mystics beat Mercury 95-75 for 7th straight win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shakira Austin had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Sonia Citron also scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-75 on Sunday to extend their win streak to seven games.
Austin, Citron score 19 points apiece as Mystics beat Mercury for seventh straight win
Shakira Austin had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Sonia Citron also scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-75 on Sunday to extend their win streak to seven games.
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