INDIANAPOLIS - The IU Indy Jaguars opened their 2024-25 season with an impressive 101-76 victory over the Evansville Aces at the Jungle on Tuesday night. The Jaguars shot 57.4 percent from the floor, including a 46.4 mark (13-for-28) from beyond the arc, as the IU Indy offense dominated the game.
 
The Aces took an early lead in the first quarter, but the Jaguars quickly regained control. A layup by Shania Nichols-Vannett and a three-pointer from Nevaeh Foster gave IU Indy a two-point advantage heading into the first-quarter break. Despite Evansville shooting more efficiently, the Jaguars' defense was relentless, forcing six turnovers and holding the Aces to a slight 30-28 deficit.
 
In the second quarter, IU Indy started to find their rhythm, shooting 50.0 percent from the field and forcing eight more turnovers from the Aces. With six steals and a balanced offensive attack, the Jaguars extended their lead to 52-42 at halftime.
 
The third quarter saw the Jaguars hit their offensive stride, shooting a game-high 73.3 percent from the floor. The Jags connected on 60.0 percent of their three-pointers (3-for-5) during the period. By the time the third quarter ended, IU Indy had built a commanding 78-60 lead.
 
The fourth quarter was more of the same, as the Jaguars maintained their offensive firepower. A driving layup from Azyah Newson-Cole in the closing minutes put the Jags over the 100-point mark, sending the Jungle into a frenzy. The Aces would add a jumper at the buzzer, but it was clear the game had already been decided, with IU Indy sealing the 101-76 win.
 
Nevaeh Foster led the way for the Jaguars with 23 points, including a 5-for-7 mark from three-point range, while also adding four steals. Katie Davidson contributed 19 points, dished out five assists, and matched Foster's steal total with four of her own. Shania Nichols-Vannett finished with 17 points and three threes, while Faith Stinson grabbed a team-high five rebounds and Logan Lewis added four boards.
 
On the defensive end, IU Indy forced a total of 23 turnovers, including 16 steals. The Aces were limited to just 41.0 percent shooting from the floor.
 
With this dominant performance, the Jaguars will look to carry the momentum into Friday, when they travel to Muncie to take on the Ball State Cardinals.