Shakira Austin delivered 28 points and a double-double in an 81-75 victory, powering her side to a fourth consecutive win. Austin added 10 rebounds and four assists as the club secured its longest winning streak since 2020.
What happened
Austin set the pace before halftime, scoring 19 of her 28 points over the opening two periods. Her production helped her side take a 38-35 advantage into the break, creating a narrow cushion for the second half.
The lead was three points at halftime, but the final margin grew to six as Austin’s side closed out the result. She added nine points after the break to complete a performance that combined scoring, rebounding and playmaking.
Austin’s 10 rebounds gave her the double-double, while her four assists added another dimension to the outing. The balanced line proved central to a victory that kept the club’s run intact.
Why it matters
The win extended the streak to four, the club’s longest such run since 2020. That gives Austin’s side continued momentum at a significant point in the schedule, with Sunday’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline approaching.
Austin’s scoring has also become a recurring factor. She has reached 27 points twice since July 12, establishing multiple high-output performances in that span and reinforcing the significance of her latest 28-point showing.
The latest result adds team success to Austin’s individual surge. Her ability to contribute beyond scoring was also evident, with double-digit rebounds and four assists accompanying the game-high production specified in the result.
By the numbers
Austin scored 19 of her 28 points before halftime, accounting for 67.9% of her total. She produced the remaining nine points after the break while her side protected the advantage it carried out of halftime.
Her final line was 28 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. The team led 38-35 at halftime and finished with an 81-75 victory, turning a three-point interval edge into a six-point final margin.
The scoring split highlights how heavily Austin shaped the first half. Her 19 early points represented more than half of her side’s 38-point halftime total and helped establish the lead that ultimately held.
What to watch next
Austin’s next outing will offer a test of whether her scoring surge can continue while her side pursues a fifth straight victory. Another win would extend a streak that has already become the club’s longest in six years.
The immediate backdrop is Sunday’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline. Until then, Austin’s latest double-double and the team’s four-game run stand as the clearest indicators of their current momentum.