WEST PALM, Flo. – The IUPUI women's basketball team fell to the South Florida Bulls during the West Palm Beach Classic on Wednesday, December 20, 85-49. Katie Davidson once again led the Jaguars' offense with 19 points. Jazmyn Turner totaled eight rebounds.
 
South Florida (8-4) outplayed the Jags in nearly every aspect. They took an early 10-point lead in the first quarter and held onto that lead throughout the entire game. IUPUI saw a glimpse of hope in the third quarter, but the Bulls outscored the Jags in the final quarter 25-8 to seal the game.
 
The Jags got off to a slow start on defense allowing the Bulls to push past them in the paint. South Florida capitalized on that shooting 42.1% (8-for-19) from the floor. IUPUI tried to counter with open looks, but the Jags couldn't get the ball to sink shooting just 23.8% (5-for-21).
 
After falling behind 23-13, the Jags came out stronger in the second quarter, shooting 41.7% (5-for-12) from the floor with two three-pointers. IUPUI went on a five-point run to cut the lead down, but it wasn't enough as the Bulls continued their own high shooting percentage at 43.8% to keep the lead at 41-26.
 
The Jags had their best quarter in the third with 15 points and 12 rebounds, but they soon lost energy in the fourth quarter when the Bulls went on their 25-8 run.
 
Junior Davidson led the way for the Jags with 19 points and six rebounds. Turner played for just eleven minutes as she is slowly returning from injury, but she totaled eight rebounds and six points. Jaela Johnson added 13 points while Logan Lewis collected seven points and six rebounds.
 
IUPUI falls to 2-9 on the season and will next face Horizon League foe, Robert Morris on the road on December 29.