INDIANAPOLIS – The IU Indy Jaguars used a balanced offensive effort and a strong fourth quarter to pull away from Milwaukee, earning a 58–49 victory at The Jungle. The Jaguars led for nearly 30 minutes of game time and finished with advantages in points off turnovers, points in the paint and fast-break scoring. Olivia Smith led the Jags with 19 points.
 
IU Indy came out with energy and pace, jumping ahead early behind efficient shooting and transition buckets. The Jaguars built an early 11-point advantage midway through the quarter before Milwaukee answered with a late push. IU Indy held a narrow 16–15 lead after one.
 
The game tightened in the second as Milwaukee briefly grabbed its first lead, but IU Indy responded with timely perimeter shooting and defensive pressure. A late three-pointer and forced turnovers allowed the Jaguars to regain momentum and head into halftime up 30–28.
 
Both teams struggled to find a rhythm offensively in the third, trading leads and relying heavily on free throws. IU Indy edged the quarter 10–9, using defensive stops and late points at the line to take a 40–37 advantage into the final period.
 
The Jaguars took control in the fourth, outscoring Milwaukee 18–12. IU Indy capitalized on turnovers, finished strong around the rim and converted key free throws down the stretch to seal the nine-point win.
 
Olivia Smith led the Jaguars with a game-high 19 points, adding six rebounds and steady production at the free-throw line to anchor IU Indy down the stretch. Hailey Smith followed with 13 points and a team-high five assists, while also grabbing three rebounds and creating multiple scoring opportunities in transition. Kamara Mills provided a spark off the bench with eight points, including a pair of three-pointers.
 
IU Indy improves to 5–8 on the season (1–3 Horizon League), while Milwaukee falls to 4–10 (0–3). The Jaguars will now travel to Northern Kentucky to take on the Norse on Friday, January 2 with a 6:00 PM tip.