DETROIT, Mich. - IU Indy put together a resilient afternoon at Calihan Hall, erasing a double-digit first-half deficit and briefly taking control in the second half, but a strong fourth quarter by Detroit Mercy swung momentum back to the Titans as the Jaguars fell 74–69 on Sunday.
Detroit Mercy opened the game with crisp scoring in the paint and efficient shooting, jumping ahead early. IU Indy stayed within reach thanks to five early points from
Sydney Bolden, but turnovers and foul trouble limited the Jaguars' offensive rhythm. The Titans closed the period up 21–13.
IU Indy's second unit delivered a major lift, led by
Camron Blank's pair of early threes and strong play from the reserves. The Jaguars shot an impressive 7-for-10 in the quarter and generated six fast-break points. Despite winning the second quarter 21–19, Detroit Mercy maintained a 40–34 halftime advantage.
The Jaguars' defense tightened after halftime, holding Detroit Mercy to just nine points while forcing six turnovers.
Hailey Smith and Bolden steadied the offense, and IU Indy took its first lead since the opening minutes. A balanced scoring effort and improved rebounding powered a 16–9 third quarter, sending the Jaguars into the fourth with a narrow 50–49 edge.
Detroit Mercy regained momentum with a 25-point final period, attacking the paint and converting at the free-throw line. IU Indy continued to battle—receiving key baskets from Bolden, Smith, and
Nevaeh Foster—but turnovers and late defensive lapses allowed the Titans to reclaim control. Despite scoring 19 in the quarter, the Jaguars couldn't keep pace down the stretch.
Bolden paced IU Indy with 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting, while
Hailey Smith contributed 11 points, six rebounds and two steals.
Camron Blank delivered a spark off the bench with 11 points, including two momentum-shifting threes in the second quarter.
Nevaeh Foster added 12 points while
Olivia Smith tallied six points, six rebounds and two assists.
The Jags fall to 0-2 in Horizon League play and will next host Green Bay in the Jungle on Wednesday, December 10.
