The inexperienced rink – with solely Jen Dodds surviving from the 2022 gold-medal profitable workforce – completed sixth in final 12 months’s World Championships and have been a way in need of their finest once more towards the Individuals, with alternatives missed and errors made.
A steal within the third finish hinted that November’s European silver medallists may get the win they wanted, however the US wrested again management to steer on the break.
A double within the sixth edged GB in entrance once more, however the concession of three within the following finish gave the Individuals a lead that regarded insurmountable till Morrison’s late intervention gave them a lifeline.
“Once it came out of Becca’s hand I knew it was close and you see the thrill it gave us,” stated skip Sophie Jackson.
“Our performance was up and down but we’ll be back tonight.”
Earlier than then, Britain’s males will return to the ice in a equally perilous scenario.
The world champions should beat the US on Wednesday (13:05) and hope both Italy or Norway lose each their last two if they’re to make the medal matches.
