Atkins Draws First "Mystics On The Map" Player of the Week Recognition

ISTANBUL, TUR – Longtime Mystics guard Ariel Atkins scored 30 points in her overseas team's final two matchups of 2024, also claiming 11 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals to earn Mystics Overseas Player of the Week honors.
More recently, Atkins aided the currently undefeated Fenerbahçe team to victory in its most anticipated matchup against Galatasaray to kick off 2025. Besides pouring eight points on three-for-nine shooting, she also contributed on the glass–claiming five rebounds against the second-ranked Turkish team.
Rounding out the week, the Longhorn alum saw an efficient scoring night in Fenerbahçe's blowout win over Valencia, 92-56. Atkins shot 75% from the charity stripe and 60% from the floor to mount 10 points. Additionally, she dished out two assists and swiped one steal.
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Atkins and Fenerbahçe will look to prolong their flawless streak as they welcome a 5-9 overall Tarsus team this Saturday at 7:00 am ET.
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