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Lacan and Nelson-Ododa each score 12 points and Sun beat Mystics 68-57

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 26: Diamond Miller #1 of the Connecticut Sun steals the ball from Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics as Kennedy Burke #25 looks on in the second quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 26, 2026 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean D. Elliot/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Sean D. Elliot)

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Leila Lacan and Olivia Nelson-Ododa each scored 12 points, Kennedy Burke had 11 off the bench and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 68-57 on Friday night.

Nelson-Ododa added nine rebounds for Connecticut (4-15), which has won back-to-back games for the first time all year. Lacan had four steals.

Brittney Griner and Charlisse Leger-Walker had 10 points apiece.

Washington took a timeout with 1:06 remaining before committing three turnovers to seal its second straight loss. The Mystics shot 35% from the field and 54% from the free-throw line while getting outscored by 16 points in the paint.

Georgia Amoore led all scorers with 14 points. Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen each netted 11 as the Mystics (8-9) had three players finish in double digits.

Connecticut coach Rachid Meziane missed the game due to illness. Associate head coach Roneeka Hodges took over in replacement.

Up next

Mystics: Host the Portland Fire on Sunday.

Sun: Face the Dallas Wings at home this Thursday.

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