Iowa State basketball alum Bridget Carleton hits winning free throws in WNBA Finals Game 4

Bridget Carleton represented Iowa State women’s basketball well on Friday night.

With the Minnesota Lynx needing a win to stay alive in the 2024 WNBA Finals, the former Cyclone notched multiple clutch plays in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Liberty — including the game-winning free throws.

Carleton finished the game with 12 points, four rebounds and one steal with a pair of triples.

Her final rebound came with two seconds remaining and the game tied, 80-80, when she snagged an offensive board and got fouled before eventually making the deciding free throws.

Carleton also made a clutch 3-pointer with 3:14 remaining in the game to give her team a 77-72 advantage.

She has scored a combined 26 points in the last two games and continues to be a key starter for the Lynx.

The winner-take-all Game 5 will be played on Sunday at 7 p.m. It will be broadcast on ESPN.

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Bridget Carleton stats

• Playoffs (10 games): 9.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, .456/.339/.947 shooting

• Regular season (37 games): 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, .444/.444/.789 shooting

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