Sarah Ashlee Barker secures Fire’s 1st WNBA win with epic buzzer-beater - RAW CHILI

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You could grab the most absorbent towel in the Milky Way, and you still would not wipe the smile off Sarah Ashlee Barker’s face after her historic moment with the Portland Fire on Tuesday.

Barker sank the game-winner at the buzzer against the New York Liberty to give the Fire their first-ever win in the WNBA, 98-96, sending the crowd at Moda Center into total jubilation.

The Fire lost to the Chicago Sky in their debut, 98-83, on Saturday.

With 5.5 seconds left, Bridget Carleton hoisted a three-pointer, which missed badly. Barker grabbed the offensive rebound and scored on the putback as time expired.

It was Barker’s second field goal only. She finished with five points, two rebounds, and three assists in 22 minutes off the bench.

Carleton led the way for Portland with a game-high 26 points, including 5-of-11 shooting from beyond the arc. She also had four steals.

Fans on X were ecstatic for Portland’s memorable victory.

“That arena was rocking! You love to see it,” said @CauseofKate.

“I can’t believe I witnessed this live, OMG,” added @mirrmoneyyy_.

“FIRST WIN EVER, AND SHE PULLED IT OFF AT THE BUZZER?” posted @moood_offf.

“OMG! It’s electrifying in there. Love to see it,” wrote @iCorineee_.

“Listen to that crowd pop. Keep the Blazers in Portland. The Pacific Northwest has great sports fans,” commented @konfromsea.

Barker had a one-year stint with the Los Angeles Sparks, who selected her as the ninth overall pick in 2025, before the Fire chose her in the expansion draft.

The Fire will have a rematch with the Liberty on Thursday.