Mystics – My Mind on Sports

Mystics Win Franchise’s First Title, Meesseman named MVP

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 Wilson Tarpeh JrAlyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun, Courtney Williams, Elena Delle Donne, Emma Meesseman, Jasmine Thomas, Jonquel Jones, Natasha Cloud, Washington Mystics, WNBA, WNBA Finals0 comment

Run It Back. That was the mantra for the Washington Mystics starting from the moment they lost in the WNBA Finals last season. Last night, they righted that wrong by winning the first title in franchise history. Winning a winner-take-all Game 5 against the Connecticut Sun 89-78. Successfully completing their goal, from running it back to first time champs. Emma… Read More

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Sun start strong, hold off Mystics to force Game 5

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 Wilson Tarpeh JrGame 4, Game 50 comment

The trend continued in Game 4, the team that won the first quarter and the rebounding battle came out on top. The Connecticut Sun held a 32-17 lead after the opening period, weathered a hellacious third quarter run by the Mystics and got key stops down the stretch to force a winner take all Game 5 Thursday night in D.C. … Read More

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WNBA Finals – Washington Mystics vs Connecticut Sun Game Four Preview

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 Wilson Tarpeh JrConnecticut Sun, Washington Mystics, WNBA, WNBA Finals0 comment

Mystics 26-8 (2-1) vs Connecticut Sun 21-13 (1-2) When: Tuesday, October 8th, at 8:00 p.m. Where: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT TV: ESPN 2 Injury Mystics: Kiara Leslie – (Out, Torn Meniscus in right knee), Elena Delle Donne (Probable, Small Disc Herniation), Ariel Atkins (Probable, Back Spasms) Sun: N/A Notes – Washington is one win away from capturing their first championship in franchise… Read More

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Defense, Rebounding and Physicality propel Washington to Game 3 Win

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Wilson Tarpeh JrAerial Powers, Alyssa Thomas, Ariel Atkins, Connecticut Sun, Courtney Williams, Elena Delle Donne, Jasmine Thomas, Kristi toliver, Shekinn aStricklen, Tianna Hawkins, Washington Mystics0 comment

Roughly 30-35 minutes before the game, the Washington Mystics shared that both Elena Delle Donne and Ariel Atkins were available to play in Game three after being ruled questionable with back injuries. They both started in Washington’s 94-81 win over the Connecticut Sun. Each gave what they could and it was appreciated by their teammates who planned to play this… Read More