The Washington Mystics left Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville with an 88-81 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, June 17, powered by a dominant all-around performance from Sonia Citron that proved too much for the home side to overcome.

Citron was the story of the night, finishing as Washington’s leader in every major statistical category. The Mystics guard/forward poured in a game-high 26 points, hauled down 12 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists — a triple-double effort that anchored Washington’s road win from start to finish.

Connecticut’s best individual showing came from Aneesah Morrow, who posted a double-double of her own with 11 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Sun. Leila Lacan paced Connecticut with 4 assists, matching Citron in that category, but the Sun couldn’t generate enough offense to keep pace with Washington’s attack.

The Mystics’ efficiency at the free-throw line was a decisive factor. Washington converted 29 of 30 attempts from the stripe — a remarkable 97 percent — giving the visitors a steady stream of points that Connecticut had no answer for. The Mystics also shot 47 percent from the field overall, going 26-for-55, and connected on 7 of 18 three-point attempts for a 39 percent clip from beyond the arc.

Washington finished with 18 assists on those 26 made field goals, reflecting a fluid, ball-movement-oriented offensive approach. The Mystics pulled down 34 total rebounds, including 30 on the defensive end, limiting Connecticut’s second-chance opportunities while generating their own. Washington did commit 13 turnovers on the night, a number that kept the Sun within striking distance, but Connecticut could not capitalize enough to close the gap.

The final margin of seven points reflects a competitive contest, but Washington’s ability to get to the line and convert at a near-perfect rate ultimately separated the two teams. The loss drops Connecticut at home, while the Mystics pick up a valuable road win in WNBA play.