INDIANAPOLIS – The IU Indianapolis women’s basketball team came up short in a hard-fought contest against Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday night, falling 79-71. The Jaguars held the lead for the majority of the game, but the Mastodons mounted a strong fourth-quarter rally to close out the victory.
Purdue Fort Wayne opened the game with a quick three-pointer, but the Jags quickly regained their composure and defended their home court. IU Indy shot 42.9% from the field in the first quarter, including a pair of three-pointers, while forcing six turnovers from the Mastodons. That strong defense helped the Jaguars take a 14-10 lead after the opening period.
In the second quarter, Purdue Fort Wayne grabbed an 8-4 advantage on the boards, but IU Indy responded from beyond the arc. The Jaguars hit four three-pointers in the quarter, including back-to-back triples from Shania Nichols-Vannett, to hold on to a four-point lead at halftime, 32-28.
The third quarter was another strong effort for the Jaguars, as they extended their lead by outscoring the Mastodons 25-22. Four more three-pointers, including a buzzer-beater from Jada Patton, gave IU Indy a 57-50 advantage heading into the final quarter.
However, the Mastodons came alive in the fourth quarter, igniting a 15-0 run midway through the period to seize control of the game. Purdue Fort Wayne’s Sydney Freeman was a key catalyst, scoring eight of the team’s final 10 points during an 8-3 run that helped extend the lead. Lauren Ross…
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