Mystics’ Shakira Austin named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

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Shakira Austin wins second WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week

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Amid a franchise-best seven game winning streak, Washington Mystics forward Shakira Austin was named the WNBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

Austin averaged 22.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists from Aug. 3-9. She also tallied 2.3 blocks per game, which tied Cameron Brink for the most in the league during that span.

The 26-year-old is the only

player to average 20+ points and 10+ rebounds per contest since Aug. 3. She tallied a double-double in all three contests during that stretch.

At 19-12, the Mystics owns the sixth-best record in the WNBA. They hit the road Tuesday for the first of two road contests against the Las Vegas Aces.