What happened
Rebekah Gardner missed a 25-foot three-point jumper with 2:32 remaining in the fourth quarter. The miss left the score at 73-91, an 18-point margin in the closing minutes of regulation.
Why it matters
Gardner's perimeter attempt was a low-percentage option for a team needing quick points to cut into a near-20-point hole. With possessions dwindling under three minutes, missed long-range looks effectively close the door on a comeback.
What to watch
Watch whether Gardner's team empties the bench in the final two minutes or keeps starters in to chase a cosmetic close. Final possessions will determine whether the margin holds at 18 or grows.