TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - IU Indy led by as many as 17 points, but Indiana State used a strong second half to rally for an 86-74 win at home.
Olivia Smith led all scorers with 22 points.
The Jaguars took control in the first quarter, closing on a 10-0 run to turn a 9-8 deficit into a 19-9 lead and finish the period ahead 24-13. In the second, they built their advantage to 17 at 42-25, with
Ariana Williams and
Reagan Sipla among the scorers, before Indiana State answered with a late 10-3 run to make it 45-35 at halftime.
IU Indy pushed its lead back to 12 in the third, 54-42, after
Olivia Flynn's fast-break three, but the Sycamores fought back.
Mylie Wilkison's fast-break jumper gave the Jaguars a 57-55 edge late in the period before Indiana State hit consecutive threes to take a 61-57 lead into the fourth. The Sycamores stretched the margin to 21, but IU Indy responded with a late push, including a
Julia Hall three and fast-break baskets, to cut it to 74-82 before Indiana State closed out the win at 86-74.
Olivia Smith led IU Indy with 22 points, six rebounds and four three-pointers.
Julia Hall posted a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, while
Ariana Williams added 10 points and six rebounds, going 4-for-4 at the free-throw line.
Reagan Sipla added 10 rebounds and nine points.Â
IU Indy will next travel to Morehead State on Sunday, November 15.Â
