HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Despite a solid second half from the IU Indy women's basketball team, the Jags suffered a tough road loss to Northern Kentucky on Saturday afternoon, 80-63. A slow offensive first half proved costly as the Jags couldn't overcome the early deficit.  
 
The Jaguars struggled out of the gates, managing just five points in the opening quarter. Turnovers hurt the Jags, as they committed eight in the first 10 minutes, giving the Norse extra scoring opportunities. Northern Kentucky capitalized, quickly building an early lead at 11-5.
 
The second quarter saw the Norse extend their advantage with a scorching 5-for-6 shooting performance from beyond the arc. Despite a late 7-0 run by the Jaguars, which included a buzzer-beater three-pointer from Nevaeh Foster, IU Indy managed only 12 points in the period. At halftime, the Norse had opened up a commanding 37-17 lead.
 
IU Indy showed signs of life in the third quarter, trimming the deficit to 15 points after a 6-0 run, making it 43-28. However, Northern Kentucky quickly responded, and the Jaguars couldn't get any closer, with the Norse maintaining a comfortable 60-36 lead heading into the final quarter.
 
The Jaguars outscored Northern Kentucky 27-20 in the fourth, but the damage had already been done. The Norse held on for the 80-63 victory.
 
Northern Kentucky's three-point shooting was a key factor in the game, as the Norse hit 11 threes overall, six of which came in the first half. IU Indy shot 37.1 percent (23-for-62) from the field and grabbed 39 rebounds, just one more than NKU, who finished with 38.
 
Katie Davidson led the Jaguars with 16 points, including a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line. Jada Patton contributed 12 points and five rebounds, while Faith Stinson added a strong defensive presence with nine rebounds and four blocks.
 
The Jaguars will return to The Jungle on Wednesday, January 15, to host Wright State.