Tag Archive | Alana Beard

Emotional Day for Mystics in 97-84 loss to Wings

It is a day that was filled with emotions for the Washington Mystics (15-17) as the team inducted Nikki McCray-Penson into the team’s second Hall of Fame class on Sunday, August 20 McCray-Penson, passing away at the age of 51, left a lasting legacy within the Mystics organization, as she played four seasons with the […]

Duo returns in Mystics victory against Indiana

Family that is a word that is used when it comes time for describing the Washington Mystics (15-16) the franchise and the players within have been through ups and downs, seeing milestone moments for those that are on the roster, seeing some of the fan favorites fall to the court and rise back up again. […]

Washington Mystics find Winning Ways in Washington D.C.

There is something about the Entertainment and Sports Arena that whenever the Washington Mystics (13-13) step on the floor the ladies elevate their game. Whenever the ladies are in a slump, they get back to their winning ways, and overall, the energy surrounding the team instantly resets itself. In the latest bounce back win for […]

Washington Mystics edged out by Atlanta, 80-73

It was a close one for the Washington Mystics (12-13) as they were just edged out by the Atlanta Dream (14-11) by a final of 80-73 in WNBA action on Sunday. The team got some great news as forward/center Queen Egbo played 19:07 minutes after having injured something in the leg/ankle area in the game […]

Washington Mystics fall to Chicago Sky, 82-73

The Washington Mystics were unable to contain the reigning WNBA Champs the Chicao Sky, as the ladies lost by a final score of 82-73 in the team’s first meeting of the season. Chicago had themselves a better rounded offensive game plan, while the Mystics were unable to find themselves an offensive rhythm. One of the […]

Los Angeles’ Alana Beard Named 2018 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

Los Angeles Sparks guard/forward Alana Beard has been named the 2018 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, the WNBA announced today.  Beard earned the honor for the second consecutive season, becoming the fifth player in league history to win the award in back-to-back seasons.   Beard received 16 votes from a national panel of 39 […]