INDIANAPOLIS – IU Indy used a dominant performance in the paint and a 28-point night from
Nevaeh Foster to power past Bradley, 75–67, on Saturday evening in The Jungle. The Jaguars shot 52 points in the lane and forced 24 Bradley turnovers to move back to .500 on the season.
The Jaguars opened the night with energy on both ends, pushing tempo and converting early steals into transition baskets. Foster and
Olivia Smith drove the offense with aggressive takes to the rim, while IU Indy's pressure defense generated seven first-quarter steals. A late layup by
Hailey Smith capped a 6–2 run that gave the Jags an 18–13 lead after one.
Bradley responded in the second quarter, sparked by Kaylen Nelson's hot shooting from deep. IU Indy continued to find success attacking inside, but turnovers slowed the Jaguars' rhythm. A pair of late baskets by Foster and
Sydney Bolden kept IU Indy in front, and the Jaguars carried a narrow 31–29 edge into halftime.
The Jaguars delivered one of their strongest stretches after the break.
Destini Craig came out aggressive with a put-back and transition layup, while Foster continued to carve through the lane for high-percentage looks.
Julia Hall and Bolden added key bench minutes as IU Indy pushed the lead to two possessions. Despite a surge from Bradley at the foul line, the Jags held a 53–48 lead heading into the fourth.
IU Indy maintained control in the final period behind timely scoring from Foster and
Olivia Smith. The Jaguars' defense forced several crucial stops, turning miscues into quick points the other way. Foster's steady late-game scoring and the Jags' 13 fast-break points overall sealed the 75–67 victory.
Foster led the Jags with 28 points, four steals and seven rebounds while
Olivia Smith added 14 points and Craig collected 12 points.
Hailey Smith added nine rebounds with five points while Hall chipped in seven points.
The Jags are now 2-2 on the season and will now go on the road for two. IU Indy travels to Evansville on Thursday, Nov. 20 before taking a trip to Marshall on Sunday, Nov. 23.