Angel Reese - Image Imagn ImagesAngel Reese had one of the worst shooting games of her career on Friday against the Washington Mystics. The Atlanta Dream and Team USA star scored seven points and grabbed 16 rebounds, but shot a measly 1-for-12. All of Reeses attempts were within five feet of the rim.Reese also had four clean blocks against her, with Shakira Austin responsible for most of them. Sonia Citron also came up with a highlight defensive play against the Dream star. Reese scored five of her points at the free throw line. The Dream lost 79-74 and Reeses performance had an impact on the game.Critics had a field day and poked fun at Reese. Several fans questioned her inclusion in Team USAs squad for the FIBA World Cup.Idk how she made team USA, one X user wrote.Shakira Austin speaks on her remarkable defensive display against Angel ReeseShakira Austin was the primary force that stopped the in-form Angel Reese on Friday night. Before this matchup, Reese had registered three 20-point games in her last four outings and had shot 50.0% or better three times. However, Austin ensured that didnt happen against the Mystics.Austin gave insight into how she broke down Reeses game.She takes a lot of effort to defend, continues to go after the rebound. I think its just timing it up, she told reporters. Shes very physical, likes the contact. Kind of the same as trying to guard Bri Jones. They initiate the contact, they like physicality. So sometimes when you separate and dont give them that, it kind of messes up their rhythm. And then Im 65, Im able to do what I do at the rim.Unlike many players, who approach the matchup with physicality, Austin allowed Reese to get the space she needed to shoot. While Reese was able to get her shots off easily, it was simpler for the 6-foot-5 Mystics forward to block those attempts.Reeses shot release is unusually low compared to most bigs, giving other players a chance to block her attempts.Read more:She Just Hit a Cartwheel in The Tunnel: Wings Fans React to Azzi Fudds Sudden Injury Absence After Knee Issue Emerges in Warm-UpCollege Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in college football, mens college basketball, womens college basketball, and college baseball!