WASHINGTON (AP) — Saniya Rivers scored 17 points, Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 15 points and nine rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 80-69 on Tuesday night to end a 13-game road losing streak.

Washington had surged in recent days, but the last-place Sun, with a little help from Edwards, handed the Mystics a deflating 80-69 loss.

Sonia Citron ties a career high with five three-pointers and finishes with 24 points to lead the Washington Mystics to a 95-86 victory over the Sparks.

Connecticut faces Washington in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Thursday's game is the fourth meeting this season between the two teams.

Sonia Citron poured in 24 points and fellow rookie Kiki Iriafen posted 18 points and 10 rebounds as the host Washington Mystics defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, 95-86, on Sunday afternoon.

The Connecticut Sun (6-27) head back on the road for a match-up with the Washington Mystics (16-18) on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 PM ET at CareFirst Arena. The game will air locally on NBC Sports Boston with Brendan Glasheen and Ashley Battle on the call.

The Los Angeles Sparks and the Washington Mystics will combine for more than169 points, Doug Kezirian predicts.

Saniya Rivers led Connecticut with 17 points off the bench, as the Sun's reserves totaled 45 points to fuel an 80-69 road win over the Washington Mystics Tuesday night.