MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – A strong offensive start for the Jaguars quickly slowed as the IU Indianapolis women's basketball team fell to the Marquette Golden Eagles, 83-50, on Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee.
 
The game began on a high note for the Jaguars, who shot 5-for-8 from beyond the arc in the opening quarter. Nevaeh Foster led the charge with nine points, keeping IU Indy within striking distance. The Jaguars trailed by just two at 21-19 after the first period, with Marquette's perfect 5-for-5 performance from the free-throw line giving them the slight edge.
 
However, the momentum quickly shifted in the second quarter. IU Indy's offense slowed, scoring only 10 points and shooting just 21.4% from the field. Meanwhile, Marquette dominated the boards, outrebounding the Jaguars 12-3, and took a 40-29 lead into halftime.
 
The second half saw little improvement for the Jaguars, who continued to struggle offensively. Shooting just 25 percent from the field in the third quarter, IU Indy couldn't keep pace with Marquette, who shot 57.1 percent and extended their lead to 63-40. The Golden Eagles capped off their performance with a 20-10 advantage in the final frame, securing the 83-50 victory.
 
Azyah Newson-Cole led the Jaguars with 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting, while Faith Stinson added 10 points. Alexa Hocevar was also a bright spot for IU Indy, contributing nine rebounds and seven points.
 
With the loss, the Jaguars drop to 1-5 on the season. They will look to bounce back when they travel to Eastern Illinois to face the Panthers on November 27.