INDIANAPOLIS – The IU Indy women's basketball team returns to the Jungle on Saturday, January 4 after falling on the road to Detroit Mercy. The Jags will look to bounce back as they welcome the Colonials for a 2:00 PM tip on ESPN+.
 
The Jags' late comeback fell short as the Detroit Mercy Titans defeated the Jags on Wednesday night, 67-59. Despite a strong fourth-quarter comeback attempt, the Jaguars couldn't overcome a second-quarter slump that allowed the Titans to pull away.
 
Azyah Newson-Cole earned her first career #HLWBB Freshman of the Week award after her performance in the Jags' victory over Youngstown State. The redshirt freshman totaled a career-high tying 13 points as well as five rebounds, two assists and one steal. Newson-Cole continues to hold a strong presence on the court averaging 6.4 points per game and 2.2 assists per game making six starts for the Jaguars.
 
While the Jags are averaging 60.6 points per game, newcomer Shania Nichols-Vannett leads the team in scoring with 11.9 points per game. The sophomore totaled a career-high 37 points in the loss against Southern Illinois which puts her at the top in the Horizon League for total points scored by a player in a single game this season. Faith Stinson follows with 10.1.
 
Coach Kate Bruce's squad was picked to finish tenth in the Horizon League Preseason Poll, just ahead of Robert Morris. The Jags will look to fight their way through the Horizon League in hopes of outdoing their preseason rank. They currently sit in ninth with a 1-4 conference
mark. Meanwhile, Robert Morris is ranked seventh with a 1-3 conference record.
 
The Jags lead the all-time series against the Colonials at 8-2, winning the last match up in the Jungle on February 18, 2024 with a 70-50 score.
 
IU Indy and Robert Morris are set for a 2:00 PM tip.