What happened: Bridget Carleton misfired on a 23-foot jump shot with 7:44 remaining in the fourth quarter, leaving her side trailing 59-76. The miss extended a cold stretch from beyond the arc during a stretch where points were needed in bunches. The shot came from well behind the line and rimmed out.

Why it matters: With the visitors holding a 17-point cushion late, every empty trip narrows the window for a comeback. Carleton has been a primary perimeter option, so a make there shifts both momentum and the in-game total. Each missed three at this stage also tightens the live

What to watch: Watch whether Carleton keeps hunting from distance or the offense pivots inside as the clock burns. The next two possessions will dictate whether this becomes a garbage-time finish or a late single-digit push.