Oct 18, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) and forward Alanna Smith (8) celebrate their teams win after game four of the 2024 WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
The clock struck midnight on Bridget Carleton’s breakout season in the WNBA as the Minnesota Lynx were upended by New York 67-62 in overtime in game 5 of the WNBA Finals.
During the season, Carleton had become an every-day starter with the Lynx and averaging 9.9 points per game for the team.
The former Cyclone averaged 33.2 minutes per game this season – her sixth in the league.
Carleton tallied three points, six rebounds and two assists in the loss Sunday, but earned her team a spot in Game 5 Thursday night.
Carleton clinched the win for the Lynx in Game 4, nailing two free throws with two seconds remaining to give Minnesota the 82-80 lead and force Game 5.
Although the goals of a championship came up short, Carleton proved herself this season, and there are plenty of Cyclones proud of that.
