MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The IU Indianapolis women's basketball team dropped a close contest to the Robert Morris Colonials, 61-58, on Thursday night in Moon Township. Three Jags totaled double-digit points in the loss with Katie Davidson leading the way with 15.
 
The Jaguars took a narrow 19-17 lead in the first quarter, shooting 50 percent from the field (6-for-12) and 60 percent from beyond the arc (3-for-5). However, Robert Morris capitalized on IU Indy turnovers in the second quarter, forcing five miscues and limiting the Jaguars' offensive flow. Meanwhile, the Colonials took full advantage of second-chance opportunities, grabbing six offensive rebounds. As a result, Robert Morris held a 34-30 advantage at halftime.
 
Coming out of the half, the Colonials quickly extended their lead to nine points. The Jaguars responded, erasing the deficit and pulling ahead 48-47 late in the third quarter. Davidson led the way, scoring ten of her team-high 15 points in just the third period.
 
The fourth quarter saw the Jaguars struggle offensively, shooting just 2-for-16 from the field. Despite their shooting woes, IU Indy made it a thrilling finish when Alexa Hocevar knocked down a three-pointer to cut the lead to just one point with three seconds remaining. However, Robert Morris closed out the game with two clutch free throws, sealing the 61-58 victory.
 
Davidson led the Jaguars with 15 points, while Hocevar finished with 13 and Nevaeh Foster added 11 points.
 
With the loss, IU Indianapolis falls to 6-19 overall and 5-11 in Horizon League play. The Jaguars will now travel to Youngstown State on Saturday, Feb. 15.