DAYTON, Ohio – The IU Indy women's basketball team earned a key Horizon League road victory on Saturday afternoon, defeating Wright State 73–63 at the Nutter Center. The Jaguars used late-game execution to secure the 10-point win and improve to 6-8 in league play.
Nevaeh Foster led the Jags with 17 points.
IU Indy came out sharp offensively, knocking down five three-pointers in the opening frame to take an early lead.
Destini Craig,
Hailey Smith, and Foster each connected from long range as the Jaguars built as much as an eight-point advantage before closing the quarter up 17–15.
The second quarter featured multiple lead changes and strong defensive stretches on both sides. Wright State tied the game late in the half, tying the game 32–32 after a strong shooting stretch.
IU Indy regained momentum in the third quarter behind improved shooting efficiency and strong work on the glass. The Jaguars shot 50 percent from the field in the period and used a series of three-pointers and second-chance points to open up a small cushion, entering the final quarter with a 51–49 advantage.
The Jaguars took control in the final 10 minutes, outscoring Wright State 22–14. Foster hit two early three-pointers to spark the offense, while IU Indy consistently converted at the free throw line down the stretch. Strong defensive stops and rebounding sealed the win as the Jaguars pulled away late for the 73–63 victory.
Foster led IU Indy with 17 points, knocking down three three-pointers and going 6-for-7 from the free throw line while adding three assists and two steals.
Destini Craig finished with 10 points on 3-for-4 shooting while dishing out three assists.
Hailey Smith delivered a strong all-around performance with 10 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.
Ariana Williams and
Sydney Bolden added valuable production off the bench, each scoring ten and nine points as IU Indy finished with 23 bench points on the afternoon.
IU Indy improves to 10-13 overall and 6-8 in Horizon League play. They will now return to Indianapolis to host Oakland in the Jungle on February 11.
