Washington Mystics sets Franchise Record for Wins in a Season

Washington Mystics sets Franchise Record for Wins in a Season

The Washington Mystics got a 91-85 Saturday evening win over the Dallas Wings. The win for the Mystics is their 14th in their last 16 games improving their record to

  • PublishedSeptember 1, 2019

The Washington Mystics got a 91-85 Saturday evening win over the Dallas Wings. The win for the Mystics is their 14th in their last 16 games improving their record to 23-8 setting a new franchise record for wins in a season.

Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne led the team with 28 points and nine rebounds followed by guard Emma Meesseman who had 19 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four blocks.

With three games left in the regular season, the Mystics currently hold a one game lead over the Connecticut Sun for the best record in the WNBA. With a top two seed in the WNBA postseason, the Mystics will have a bye in the first two rounds clinching an automatic spot in the semifinal round (the round before the WNBA Finals).

The Dallas Wings were led by guard Arike Ogunbowale who had 30 points, seven assists and two steals followed by forward Glory Johnson who had 20 points, five assists, four steals and three blocks.