Washington Mystics claimed a 96–92 WNBA victory over the Dallas Wings at CareFirst Arena, overturning a 15-point halftime deficit behind Shakira Austin’s pivotal 27-point, 13-rebound double-double. Washington closed with a 24–12 fourth quarter to secure the result and turn Dallas’s early control into a stirring home comeback.
Mystics complete second-half turnaround
Dallas made the brighter start, taking the opening quarter 31–28 before extending its advantage in the second period. The Wings carried a 59–44 lead into halftime after putting together a polished first-half attacking display, with their ball movement producing 23 assists across the match.
Washington responded after the interval. The Mystics cut into the deficit with a 28–21 third quarter, reducing the margin to eight points heading into the final period. From there, the home side found the balance and execution that had been missing before the break, holding Dallas to just 12 fourth-quarter points while adding 24 of their own.
The result was decided by Washington’s consistency in the closing stretch. Both teams converted 50 percent of their attempts from the floor, but the Mystics’ edge at the free-throw line—22 makes from 26 attempts compared with Dallas’s 15 from 21—proved decisive in a four-point match.
Key performers
Austin was the standout for Washington, combining 27 points with 13 rebounds to give the Mystics a reliable presence throughout their recovery. Georgia Amoore supplied five assists as Washington improved its attacking rhythm in the second half.
Jessica Shepard led Dallas with an excellent all-around effort of 22 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. Her contribution helped the Wings build their halftime advantage, but Dallas could not maintain that level of production once Washington tightened up in the fourth quarter.
NerdSports Stat: Washington turned a 15-point halftime deficit into a four-point win by outscoring Dallas 52–33 across the second half—a 19-point swing.
What the result means
The victory moves Washington’s overall record to 16–12, while Dallas falls to 19–11. The Wings remain ahead on record, but the Mystics will take confidence from recovering against one of the stronger sides in the league. Attention now turns to each club’s next fixture, with details not included in the supplied match data.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goal events were recorded; in WNBA basketball, scoring is recorded as points rather than goals. Shakira Austin led Washington with 27 points, while Jessica Shepard had 22 for Dallas.
Washington Mystics 96 – 92 Dallas Wings.
Washington improved to 16–12, while Dallas moved to 19–11. Formal league-table positions were not provided in the match data.
Shakira Austin was the standout performer with 27 points and 13 rebounds.
