FORT MYERS, Fla. (Interstat) — The Indiana Hoosiers used a dominant third-quarter surge to pull away from the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles and secure an 82-64 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday afternoon at a spirited Alico Arena.

The Hoosiers, who entered the contest with a perfect record, improved to 6-0, while the Eagles fell to 1-3 on the young season.

Indiana’s offense was firing on all cylinders, particularly from beyond the arc. The Hoosiers connected on 10 of 18 three-point attempts, a blistering 55.6 percent, while Florida Gulf Coast managed just 4 of 16 from deep. The efficiency disparity was stark, with Indiana posting an offensive rating of 112.9 points per 100 possessions compared to the Eagles’ 93.0.

The game was tightly contested early. Indiana held a narrow 13-16 lead after a first quarter characterized by sloppy play from both sides. The Hoosiers began to find their rhythm in the second period, outscoring the Eagles 21-12 to take a 34-28 advantage into halftime.

Any hopes of a Florida Gulf Coast comeback were extinguished in a decisive third quarter. Indiana’s offense exploded, pouring in 28 points while its defense clamped down, holding the Eagles to just 10. The Hoosiers shot a remarkable 11 of 15 from the field in the period, effectively turning a competitive game into a comfortable lead.

Shay Ciezki led all scorers with 26 points for Indiana, showcasing an efficient shooting performance. Lenée Beaumont was equally formidable, adding 23 points, four rebounds and three assists. The duo’s backcourt scoring proved too much for the Eagles to contain.

Florida Gulf Coast was led by Sinai Douglas, who finished with 12 points and seven rebounds. Anna Mortag provided a spark off the bench with 11 points and five rebounds in just 12 minutes of action.

Despite the lopsided final score, the Eagles won the battle in several hustle categories. They out-rebounded Indiana on the offensive glass, 9-6, and recorded more steals, 7-6. However, they were ultimately undone by 17 turnovers and an inability to match Indiana’s shooting precision. The Hoosiers scored 40 points in the paint and converted 22 points off Eagles turnovers.

A late push by Florida Gulf Coast in the fourth quarter, where they outscored Indiana 26-20, made the final margin more respectable but never truly threatened the outcome.

The announced attendance was 1,632.

Indiana now looks ahead to a neutral-site clash with Gonzaga on Friday. Florida Gulf Coast faces a tough road trip, heading to Las Vegas to take on Stanford.