Eric Thibault Archives - Page 7 of 11 - IX Sports

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin reaches with her right hand to contest a left-handed layup by New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot.

Features, Washington Mystics, WNBA

How the Washington Mystics are evolving late in the season as stars get healthy

by Jenn HatfieldAugust 26, 2023August 26, 2023

Mystics race to recapture on-court chemistry as clock ticks down to playoffs

Washington Mystics general manager Mike Thibault, Thomas Penson Jr. and Thomas Penson stand beside a framed jersey honoring Nikki McCray-Penson, the Pensons' late mother and wife.

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‘A wonderful thing to witness’: Washington Mystics induct the late Nikki McCray-Penson into Hall of Fame

by Jenn HatfieldAugust 22, 2023December 22, 2023

Former teammates paid tribute to McCray-Penson as current players absorbed a piece of Mystics history

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins shoots a left-handed free throw.

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Ariel Atkins signs two-year extension with Washington Mystics

by Jenn HatfieldAugust 15, 2023August 15, 2023

A WNBA champion and All-Star, Atkins has spent her entire career in Washington

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin raises her left hand over her head and grins during a game against the Phoenix Mercury.

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Shakira Austin’s return gives Washington Mystics desperately needed jolt

by Jenn HatfieldAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023

Austin’s return, Egbo’s efficiency show how good Mystics’ center rotation can be

Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud is shown in a close-up photo, gazing down in front of her.

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During a trying month, Natasha Cloud adapts as Mystics’ leader

by Jenn HatfieldAugust 13, 2023August 13, 2023

Washington’s point guard works to balance the fiery and quieter sides of her leadership

Washington Mystics players Abby Meyers, Cyesha Goree, Linnae Harper and Elena Delle Donne stand and celebrate on the bench during a game. Meyers is shouting, and Delle Donne has her right hand in the air making the 3-point sign.

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How Washington Mystics’ hardship players have seized an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’

by Jenn HatfieldAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023

Hard knock life? More like hardships life for the Mystics lately

Features, Locked On Women's Basketball, Podcasts, Washington Mystics, WNBA

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Can Brittney Sykes lead hobbled Washington Mystics to glory?

by The IX SportsAugust 3, 2023August 3, 2023

And when will the Mystics’ injured players return?

With the arena dark for pregame introductions, Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes smiles and high-fives her teammates as her name is called.

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‘Now look what I can do’: How Brittney Sykes has realized her potential with Washington Mystics

by Jenn HatfieldJuly 31, 2023July 31, 2023

‘I’m in a place where what I see in the mirror, somebody else sees’

Washington Mystics players put their hands together in a huddle. Point guard Natasha Cloud addresses the group.

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What’s been going wrong with the Washington Mystics’ defense?

by Jenn HatfieldJuly 23, 2023July 23, 2023

Once the best defensive team in the WNBA, the Mystics have gotten away from that identity since Shakira Austin’s injury

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins holds her hands in front of her near waist level and makes 3-point signs as she runs up the court.

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‘It’s automatic’: How Ariel Atkins became the top 3-point shooter in Mystics history

by Jenn HatfieldJuly 15, 2023July 15, 2023

Atkins shot past Ivory Latta on Tuesday in the Washington record books