Kiki Iriafen Leads Mystics to Clutch Win vs. Liberty

about 2 months ago

Kiki Iriafen Leads Mystics to Clutch Win vs. Liberty

Kiki Iriafen put up 20 points and 6 rebounds for the Mystics, leading them to an 86-83 win. Sonia Citron chipped in with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Breanna Stewart put up a fight with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Leonie Fiebich led Liberty's scoring with 19 points. However, it wasn't enough to beat the Mystics.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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