GREEN BAY, Wisc. –  The IU Indianapolis women's basketball team struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, ultimately falling to Green Bay, 78-56, in their Horizon League opener on the road.
 
Jada Patton led the Jaguars with 15 points, while Faith Stinson and Alexa Hocevar each added 12 points. However, it wasn't enough to overcome a slow start and an explosive performance from the Phoenix.
 
In the opening quarter, the Jaguars were unable to get anything going offensively, shooting just 0-13 from the field. The only points for IU Indy came from the free-throw line, where they managed to total three points. Meanwhile, Green Bay capitalized on the Jaguars' struggles, putting up 22 points to take a commanding 22-3 lead after one.
 
Despite the rough start, the Jaguars regrouped in the second quarter, showing much more offensive firepower. IU Indianapolis outscored Green Bay 21-20 in the period, trimming the Phoenix's lead to 42-24 at the halftime break.
 
Coming out of the locker room, Green Bay came out hot, shooting an impressive 7-9 from the field to rack up 25 points in the third quarter. The Jaguars, meanwhile, shot just 36.4% and scored 13 points in the period. By the time the final quarter began, the Phoenix had built a 67-37 lead.
 
In the fourth quarter, the Jaguars found some offensive rhythm again, outscoring Green Bay 19-11, but it wasn't enough to mount a comeback. The Phoenix sealed the 78-56 victory to open Horizon League play.
 
The Jaguars are now 1-7 overall and 0-1 in Horizon League play. They will next play on Saturday when they travel to Cleveland State at 2:00 PM.