The Washington Mystics defeat the New York Liberty 86-83, ending New York’s eight-game winning streak on Friday night. Multiple reports describe Washington as a young squad—listed as the youngest team in WNBA history—and frame the win as a breakthrough after a difficult stretch against the Liberty. The victory also ends a longer Washington regular-season losing run to New York that dates back to 2023, when Washington last won against them. The result gives Washington its first win in the series after going winless over that span, while New York’s streak comes to an end at eight games. The game’s final score is consistent across the sources, with Washington prevailing by three points. Overall, the reports align on the key outcome—Washington’s 86-83 upset—and on the significance of the win: New York’s stopped momentum and Washington’s end to a multi-season losing streak against the Liberty.