INDIANAPOLIS – The IUPUI women's basketball team defeated Northern Kentucky on Friday afternoon in a thrilling battle to the finish, 68-65. Three Jaguars finished in double figures with Jazmyn Turner leading the way with 19 points.

"This was a great conference win for us today," said head coach Kate Bruce. "Our team battled adversity in the 4th quarter and I was impressed how we came together and found a way to finish with the win."
 
IUPUI jumped out quickly taking the first three baskets and keeping the lead for 95.3 percent of the entire game. The Norse kept within striking distance heading into the half on the tail of the Jags, 31-28.
 
NKU tied it up at 38-38 in the third quarter, but IUPUI quickly struck back with a three from Ali Berg. Rachel Kent closed out the third quarter with a three and a driving layup to extend that lead to 55-43. Northern Kentucky went on a 10-2 lead to bring it within one with less than a minute to go. Genesis Parker sunk two free throws to add some cushion for the Jags to hold on finishing the game at 68-65.
 
Turner finished the game with 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists while Kent posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Destiny Perkins added 13 points and Ali Berg added eight points and five rebounds while Natalie Andersen totaled six points with three assists. Freshman Abby Wolterman brought down four boards for the Jags.
 
IUPUI shot 51.0 percent (26-for-51) from the floor while holding NKU to just 31.3 percent (21-for-64). The Jags also outrebounded the Norse 39 to 32.
 
The Jaguars are now 6-6 overall and 2-1 in the Horizon League. They finish out the weekend and ring in the New Year with another #HLWBB matchup in the Jungle when they host Wright State for a 2:00 PM tip on Sunday, Jan. 1.