CLEVELAND, Ohio – The IU Indianapolis women's basketball team suffered an 82-49 defeat to Cleveland State on Saturday afternoon in Cleveland. Despite a team-high 12 points from sophomore Alexa Hocevar, the Jaguars struggled to keep pace with the high-powered Vikings.
 
Cleveland State started strong, shooting 55.6% from beyond the arc in the first quarter to open a 22-14 lead. The Jaguars shot 33.3% in the period but were unable to match the Vikings' offensive efficiency for three.
 
In the second quarter, IU Indianapolis tightened up defensively, limiting Cleveland State to 17 points. However, the Jaguars' offense continued to struggle, scoring just 11 points to trail 39-25 at the half.
 
After the break, the Vikings put their stamp on the game, dominating the third quarter. Cleveland State shot 61.1% from the field, pouring in 31 points. Meanwhile, IU Indy could only muster 12 points on 28.6% shooting. By the end of the third, the Vikings had extended their lead to an insurmountable 70-37.
 
The Jaguars showed resilience in the final period, playing Cleveland State to a 12-12 tie, but the damage had already been done. The Vikings closed out the 82-49 victory.
 
Hocevar's 12 points paced the Jaguars, while Shania Nichols-Vannett chipped in with 8 points. The loss drops IU Indy to 1-8 overall and 0-2 in Horizon League play.
 
The Jaguars will look to bounce back when they return to The Jungle on Wednesday, December 11, to host Purdue Fort Wayne.