McKinna Brackens played a domineering late game to guide the Arizona State Sun Devils to a tough overtime victory, and just finished the game with 24 game-best points after a silent first half. Brackens got 19 of her points in the second half, and she changed the tide with the right shot-making and composure when the moment was right.
Second-Half Spark
Brackens, who scored only five points in the first half, came around during the break. She poured in 10 points during the second half, including a clutch game-tying jumper with 3.3 seconds remaining in regulation that sent the contest to overtime.
She scored effectively from multiple areas of the floor, forcing the defense to adjust and creating openings that allowed her to move the ball to open teammates.
In the additional time, Brackens took her play to the next level, where she scored a total of nine points to lead Arizona State to a convincing 14-8 victory in overtime. Her scoring spurt was decisive, and the Sun Devils dictated the pace and the performance at the end.
Complete Performance
Besides her scoring, McKinna Brackens provided contributions on the box score. She had seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals as she shot a controlled 8-of-15 in the field and 7-of-10 at the free-throw line. She played everywhere she was needed to give Arizona State a foundation on both sides of the field during the most crucial moments of the game.
Her calmness and ability to lead under pressure was emphasized when Brackens dominated the game later in the game. She bore the burden at the right moment and provided plays to win the game.