HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The IU Indy Jaguars dropped a road contest to Northern Kentucky on Friday night, falling 63–44 at Truist Arena. IU Indy matched the Norse over the final two quarters, but an early scoring drought proved difficult to overcome.
 
The Jaguars opened the game with strong defensive energy, forcing early turnovers, but struggled to convert offensively. IU Indy was held to four points in the opening quarter as Northern Kentucky built a 10–4 advantage behind paint scoring and second-chance opportunities.
 
Northern Kentucky extended its lead in the second, using a 20-point quarter to create separation. IU Indy continued to battle on the glass but was limited offensively, heading into halftime trailing 30–8.
 
IU Indy responded out of the break with its most productive stretch of the night. The Jaguars scored 18 points in the third quarter, attacking the paint and getting to the free-throw line while matching Northern Kentucky possession for possession.
 
The Jaguars carried that momentum into the final period, again scoring 18 points in the quarter. IU Indy continued to pressure defensively and found success in transition, but the Norse maintained its cushion to close out the game.
 
Hailey Smith finished with eight points and five steals, while Olivia Smith added six points, four rebounds and one assist. E'Zaria Adams also chipped in eight points off the bench to spark the Jaguars' offense in the second half. Julia Hall added seven points and a pair of rebounds.
 
With the loss, the Jags fall to 5-9 overall with a 1-4 mark in conference play. They will next travel to Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday, January 5 to face the Mastodons with a 7:00 PM tipoff.