What happened
Maya Caldwell missed a 27-foot three-point jumper with 7:30 remaining in the fourth quarter, per an ESPN play-by-play update. The score stood at 74-70 at the time of the attempt. The miss came during a tightly contested possession in the closing stretch of regulation.
Why it matters
Late-game three-point looks from deep range carry outsized leverage in a one-possession contest, particularly with under eight minutes to play. A converted attempt would have tied the game; instead, the defense retained its narrow four-point cushion. Caldwell, who earlier missed a 25-foot three as the score tightened to 39-36 in the second quarter, has now misfired from beyond the arc at a key juncture for the second time in this game.
What to watch
Watch the next two possessions for whether Caldwell's team continues to feed her perimeter looks or shifts to interior touches. Final-quarter execution inside seven minutes will dictate whether this stays a one-possession game.