Sonia Citron made the go-ahead three-pointer with 12.2 seconds left in overtime and the host Washington Mystics held off the Dallas Wings, 91-88, in a back-and-forth contest on Sunday afternoon.
Sonia Citron may be a rookie, but she plays like a 10-year veteran. Players around the league admire Citron’s poise on the court. Sabrina Ionescu called Citron one of her favorite rookies in this draft class and sees a lot of herself in her.
The Mystics’ top two draft picks continue to impress. Washington Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have emerged as formidable contenders for the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year award, challenging early favorite Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings.
The Indiana Fever, without star point guard Caitlin Clark, will look to end a three-game losing streak on Tuesday, facing Sonia Citron and the Washington Mystics once again.