What happened
Kennedy Burke connected on a 25-foot three-point jumper with 5:21 left in the first quarter, assisted by Hailey Van Lith. The make moved the score to 9-17 as her team worked to close an early gap.
Why it matters
Early perimeter shooting matters in a quarter where the trailing side needs catch-up looks to keep pace within reach. A clean assist-to-three connection between Van Lith and Burke signals offensive flow developing despite the deficit.
What to watch
Watch whether Burke continues to stretch the floor and whether Van Lith's playmaking sustains the offensive rhythm into the second quarter.