Washington had surged in recent days, but the last-place Sun, with a little help from Edwards, handed the Mystics a deflating 80-69 loss.

Sonia Citron ties a career high with five three-pointers and finishes with 24 points to lead the Washington Mystics to a 95-86 victory over the Sparks.

Cameron Brink was held scoreless as the Los Angeles Sparks fell 95–86 to the Washington Mystics on the road Sunday, despite a standout performance from Kelsey Plum.

Surging Mystics welcome Sun in first of home-and-home set. The Washington Mystics and visiting Connecticut Sun have wildly different outlooks on the season ahead of their matchup

The Connecticut Sun (6-27) head back on the road for a match-up with the Washington Mystics (16-18) on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 PM ET at CareFirst Arena. The game will air locally on NBC Sports Boston with Brendan Glasheen and Ashley Battle on the call.

Sonia Citron poured in 24 points and fellow rookie Kiki Iriafen posted 18 points and 10 rebounds as the host Washington Mystics defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, 95-86, on Sunday afternoon.