What happened
Sug Sutton pulled up for a 24-foot step-back three-pointer and missed, with the score sitting 16-12 late in the first quarter. The attempt came with 2:53 remaining in the opening frame. The miss kept the deficit at four for her team.
Why it matters
Step-back threes are high-degree-of-difficulty looks, and early-quarter misses on contested pull-ups can shape how a guard is defended the rest of the night. With the game still inside a one-possession swing range, every empty trip in the first quarter carries weight on pace and shot-selection trends.
What to watch
Watch whether Sutton hunts the same step-back look again or pivots to attacking the rim after the early miss. Her next touches in the half-court will signal how the defense is closing out on her perimeter game.