by INDIANAPOLIS – The IU Indianapolis Jaguars picked up a key Horizon League victory on Wednesday night, defeating the Wright State Raiders 75-63 in the Jungle. Despite a late rally from Wright State, the Jaguars dominated the first half and never looked back, improving their record to 4-5 in league play.
The Jaguars came out firing in the opening quarter, shooting an efficient 41.2 percent from the field and 60 percent from beyond the arc. They established an early lead, outpacing the Raiders 21-13. Junior Nevaeh Foster led the way offensively, knocking down all three of her three-point attempts to finish with nine first-quarter points. The Jags’ defense was equally aggressive, forcing eight turnovers in the opening frame to stifle Wright State’s offensive rhythm.
In the second quarter, IU Indy’s offense remained in control. They shot 50 percent from the field and put up another 20 points. Meanwhile, the Jaguars’ defense was suffocating, limiting the Raiders to just nine points while forcing another eight turnovers. By halftime, IU Indy had built a commanding 41-22 lead.
Wright State responded in the third quarter with a more efficient offensive effort, shooting 54.5 percent from the field. However, the Jaguars matched the Raiders’ intensity, with both teams scoring 17 points in the period. IU Indy maintained the 58-39 lead heading into the final frame.
The Raiders made one final push in the fourth quarter, scoring 24 points, but the Jaguars’ early dominance proved to be too much to overcome. IU Indy held firm, sealing the 75-63 win.
Katie Davidson and Shania Nichols-Vannett led the Jaguars offensively, each scoring 17 points. Nichols-Vannett also grabbed a team-high six rebounds, while Davidson contributed four steals. Foster added 14 points while Jada Patton contributed nine.
