What happened: Haley Jones launched a 25-foot three-point jumper that missed in the fourth quarter, with 7:20 left on the clock. The shot came with her side trailing 59-78, leaving the gap at 19 points heading deeper into the period.

Why it matters: Late-game perimeter misses from a player working downhill compound an already wide deficit, narrowing the path back into the game. With under eight minutes to play and a near-20-point hole, the possession arithmetic increasingly favors the leading side and shortens the window for a meaningful comeback.

What to watch: Watch whether Jones gets another look from outside in the final stretch or shifts to attacking the rim to pull the deficit back into single digits. Also track if her team goes to a full-court press to force the pace.

Sources

  • @ESPN