BRIDGET CARLETON NEWS

Alyssa Thomas scores career-high 29 and the Mercury close on a 19-4 run to beat the Lynx 79-71

Alyssa Thomas scored 12 of her career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Mercury closed on a 19-4 run to beat the Minnesota Lynx 79-71

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Scoreless in Sunday's home win Carleton closed Sunday's 80-75 victory over Chicago with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes.

Impact Carleton has had a rough time in four July appearances, averaging just 3.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, including a pair of scoreless performances. She has missed more shot attempts than she has made in five straight games since June 27, hitting just 32.1 percent (9-of-28) in the span.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points Carleton had eight points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 92-75 win over the Mystics.

Impact Carleton continues to log considerable workloads for the Lynx, but due to a low usage rate, her fantasy appeal leaves a lot to be desired. Through 17 games this season, Carleton is averaging 29.4 minutes per night with 6.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Collier scores 26 points, Lynx use challenges in OT to top Dream, who rallied after weather delay

Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx successfully challenged two foul calls in the last minute of overtime to defeat Atlanta 96-92 in a game that saw the Dream...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Quiet in 25 minutes Carleton had four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 68-64 loss to the Mystics.

Impact For the fourth straight game, Carleton was held to single-digit points. She's been underwhelming as a fantasy asset this season, posting averages of 6.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.1 turnovers in 29.5 minutes per contest.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Austin scores 19, Mystics finish strong to hand Lynx second loss 68-64

Shakira Austin scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics scored the last six points of the game to hand the Minnesota Lynx, without All-Star Napheesa Collier, their second loss,...

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Plays only 23 minutes as starter Carleton closed Saturday's 101-78 victory over the Sparks with six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes.

Impact Carleton played 23 or fewer minutes for the third time over Minnesota's last six contests after averaging 33.4 minutes through the first five games. Across five June contests, Carleton has averaged 8.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 29.8 minutes per game.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in 34 minutes Carleton logged eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 81-65 win over Dallas.

Impact Carleton continues to see heavy workloads for the Lynx, although her production has left a lot to be desired. In 30.7 minutes per contest across nine appearances, Carleton holds averages of 6.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals on 33.9 percent shooting from the field.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bridget Carleton stats in Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury WNBA game Bridget Carleton and her Minnesota Lynx faced off against the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday, June 3. See her full stat line here.

JUNE 4 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM

Lynx ease past the Mercury 88-65 behind Napheesa Collier's 18 points, 11 rebounds

Napheesa Collier had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Natisha Hiedeman also scored 18 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-65 to stay undefeated

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Quiet in 32 minutes Carleton closed with 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 86-75 win over the Valkyries.

Impact Although Carleton has seen some hefty workloads, there isn't much fantasy appeal to her game. In 31.1 minutes per contest across seven appearances, Carleton holds averages of 6.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals on 31.5 percent shooting from the field.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bridget Carleton stats in Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries WNBA game Bridget Carleton and her Minnesota Lynx faced off against the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday, June 1. See her full stat line here.

JUNE 2 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM

Collier scores 24 points, Lynx use big 2nd-half run to beat Valkyries 86-75

Napheesa Collier had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Courtney Williams added 20 points, five rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Lynx beat the expansion Golden State Valkyries 8...

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Bridget Carleton stats in Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm WNBA game Bridget Carleton and her Minnesota Lynx faced off against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday, May 27. See her full stat line here.

MAY 28 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM

Barely involved in home win Carleton ended Tuesday's 82-77 win over the Storm with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 29 minutes.

Impact Carleton managed to hit just one shot, and she didn't contribute much else, although the two blocked shots were certainly nice. The two points were a season low, and her one assist and two rebounds also tied season low marks. The good news is that she had a clean game with no turnovers after four miscues last time out against Connecticut.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bridget Carleton stats in Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun WNBA game Bridget Carleton and her Minnesota Lynx faced off against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, May 23. See her full stat line here.

MAY 24 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM

Collier has 33 points, 11 rebounds to help Lynx rally from 15 points down to beat Sun 76-70

Napheesa Collier had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx used a late run to rally and beat the Connecticut Sun 76-70

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Stuffs stat sheet Sunday Carleton finished Sunday's 89-75 victory over the Sparks with eight points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals over 40 minutes.

Impact Carleton didn't stand out in any particular category, but she did a good job stuffing the stat sheet and posted at least three tallies in four of the five major categories. Carleton has yet to score in double digits this season, but she figures to be a reliable fantasy alternative in some category-based formats due to her ability to fill the stat sheet.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80

Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner's Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty

Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Napheesa Collier added 21 to help the Minnesota Lynx win their first Commissioner’s Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the New York Li...

JUNE 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Rachel Banham leaves Lynx for Connecticut Sun; Bridget Carleton re-signs in Minnesota Banham has played in the WNBA since she was a first-round pick in 2016 following a starry career with the Gophers.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota Lynx player Bridget Carleton excited for 1st WNBA game in Canada

The WNBA’s first game in Canada is a full-circle moment for Bridget Carleton

MAY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Bridget Carleton gets full circle moment with WNBA's first-ever game in Canada TORONTO - The WNBA’s first-ever game in Canada is a full circle moment for Bridget Carleton.

MAY 12, 2023 • THESTAR.COM