ROCHESTER, Mich. – With a strong second half, the IU Indy women's basketball team earned the Horizon League road victory over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Wednesday night, 79-73. Four Jaguars reached double figures, with Katie Davidson leading the way in her second game back, scoring 23 points and pulling down seven rebounds.
 
Oakland came out of the gates strong, taking a commanding 21-9 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Golden Grizzlies shot 53.8 percent from the field, while the Jaguars struggled at just 25.0 percent. Early turnovers were a major issue for IU Indy, as they gave up possession eight times in the opening frame.
 
The Jaguars began to find their rhythm in the second quarter. Fueled by a hot offensive stretch, IU Indy outscored Oakland 26-21, cutting the lead to just seven by halftime. The Jaguars shot an efficient 57.9 percent from the field during the period, with strong contributions from multiple players.
 
The second half saw IU Indy turn the tide completely. Coming out of the half, the Jaguars' offense stayed hot while their defense ramped up. In a dominant third quarter, they outscored Oakland 24-10, taking a 59-52 lead heading into the final period.
 
The Jaguars held firm in the fourth quarter, closing out the game with tight defense and forcing 12 turnovers in the second half alone. Despite a late push from the Golden Grizzlies, IU Indy secured the 79-73 victory.
 
Davidson's 23-point performance was key, shooting 8-for-16 from the field and 4-for-6 from the free-throw line. Nevaeh Foster added 17 points, including a 3-for-6 mark from beyond the arc, while Alexa Hocevar contributed 14 points and was a defensive standout with eight steals. Jada Patton rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points and seven rebounds.
 
As a team, the Jaguars shot 48.3% from the field and forced a total of 20 turnovers from Oakland.
 
With the win, IU Indy has now won back-to-back games and will look to continue their momentum as they head to Northern Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 11.