What happened
Bridget Carleton missed a 24-foot three-point jumper with 4:21 left in the second quarter. The score sat at 27-29 at the time of the attempt. The miss kept the deficit at two points in a tightly contested first half.
Why it matters
Perimeter shooting has been a swing factor in this game, with multiple long-range attempts going unconverted on both sides. A made three would have flipped the lead rather than leaving Carleton's team chasing. In a possession-by-possession battle, missed open looks compound pressure on the next defensive stop.
What to watch
Watch whether Carleton gets another clean catch-and-shoot look as the second quarter winds down. The next four minutes of Q2 will set the tone heading into halftime.