Nneka Ogwumike hit a game-winning jumper as time expired, scoring 30 points to lead the Seattle Storm to an 84-82 victory over the Washington Mystics on August 24, 2025. This dramatic finish capped a back-and-forth game that saw multiple lead changes and key performances from both teams.
The key players involved were Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm, who finished with 30 points including six 3-pointers, and Shakira Austin of the Washington Mystics, who also scored a career-high 30 points. Other contributors included Dominique Malonga with a double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds) for the Storm, and Skylar Diggins who added 10 points and 11 assists. For the Mystics, Sonia Citron scored 14 points, Kiki Iriafen had 12, and Stefanie Dolson contributed 11.
The event was a WNBA regular season game that took place on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The game started at 3:00 PM local time and was held at CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC, with an attendance of 4,200 fans. This was the third meeting between the teams this season, with Washington having won the previous two games.
The game was significant for both teams’ playoff aspirations. Seattle was looking to continue their recent improved form after a six-game losing streak, while Washington was aiming to snap a losing streak and improve their standing in the Eastern Conference. The context included Seattle being on a five-game road trip, with this being the third game.
How the game unfolded: Seattle built an early lead, with Malonga’s layup giving them a 35-21 advantage in the first half. However, Washington rallied back in the second half, with Dolson hitting a 3-pointer to cap an 11-1 run and Austin giving them their first lead at 71-70 late in the fourth quarter. With 6.1 seconds left, Sug Sutton hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 82-82. Ogwumike then received a pass from Diggins and made a spinning fade-away jumper from 15 feet as time expired, which bounced multiple times on the rim before dropping in.
The impact of this game is that Seattle improved their record to 20-18, winning four of their last five games and moving up in the Western Conference standings. Washington fell to 16-22, extending their losing streak to four games. Individual achievements included Ogwumike reaching 30 points for the second time this season, Iriafen setting a franchise record for rebounds in a season, and Storm coach Noelle Quinn moving to second on the franchise’s all-time wins list.
What’s next for the teams: The Seattle Storm continue their road trip with a game against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The Washington Mystics will play next against the New York Liberty on Thursday, August 28, 2025, as they look to bounce back from this tough loss.