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Mystics Muzzle Storm as Seattle’s Offense Falls Flat in Road Loss

The Seattle Storm came out swinging but couldn’t weather the defensive storm brewing in D.C.

Jacobo Garrido

Jul 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sug Sutton (1) drives to the basket as Seattle Storm guard Tiffany Mitchell (25) and forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) defend during the third quarter at CareFirst Arena.
Jul 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sug Sutton (1) drives to the basket as Seattle Storm guard Tiffany Mitchell (25) and forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) defend during the third quarter at CareFirst Arena. / James A. Pittman-Imagn Images

WASHINGTON — Despite a hot start and a 14-point first quarter from Nneka Ogwumike, Seattle fell 69-58 to the Washington Mystics on Saturday night at CareFirst Arena. The loss snaps the Storm’s two-game win streak and drops them to 15-11 on the season.

Seattle jumped out to a 21-16 lead after the first, but Washington's physicality flipped the game by halftime. The Mystics smothered Seattle’s shooters and found momentum in transition, closing the second quarter on a 14-2 run to take a five-point lead into the locker room.

The third quarter was a nightmare for Seattle, managing just 10 points while being outmuscled on the glass and outpaced in transition. With turnovers piling up and shots refusing to fall, the Storm’s offense sputtered to just 22.9% from the field in the second half.

Ogwumike was held scoreless in the final two quarters after an early burst, and no other Storm player found consistent rhythm. Skylar Diggins-Smith struggled to find clean looks, and the Mystics took full advantage with three players grabbing double-digit rebounds, a franchise first.

Shakira Austin led Minnesota with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and two emphatic blocks.

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Jacobo Garrido
JACOBO GARRIDO

Jacobo Garrido is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a focus on multimedia and broadcast reporting. During his time at CSULB, he worked as a field reporter for Dig en Español magazine, covering topics impacting the Latino community in Long Beach and surrounding areas. He also reported and produced campus news content, gaining hands-on experience in writing, editing, and on-camera storytelling. After graduating, Jacobo served as the national news correspondent for L28 News for over three years, where he wrote, shot, and edited weekly news segments covering major stories across the country. His experience spans live sports coverage, community profiles, and digital-first storytelling, with a passion for sharing stories that reflect and connect with diverse audiences.

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