INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — In a game defined by relentless defensive pressure and opportunistic scoring, the IU Indy Jaguars capitalized on a staggering number of Bradley turnovers to secure a 75-67 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball matchup on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Fairgrounds Coliseum.

The Jaguars, now 2-2, forced the Braves into 24 turnovers, converting those miscues into 26 points. That pivotal statistic overshadowed a standout offensive performance from Bradley’s backcourt and proved to be the difference in a contest that was tightly contested for long stretches. Bradley, which entered the game with a 2-0 record, fell to 2-1.

Nevaeh Foster, a 5-foot-8 guard from South Bend, Indiana, was the engine for IU Indy, delivering a game-high 28 points. She added seven rebounds, two assists and was a constant disruptive force on defense. Her ability to attack the basket and finish through contact kept the Jaguars ahead whenever the Braves threatened to close the gap.

Bradley was led by the dynamic scoring duo of Maya Foz and Kaylen Nelson. Foz, a 5-9 guard from Mississauga, Canada, filled the stat sheet with 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and a block. Nelson, a 5-10 guard from Tulsa, Oklahoma, poured in 21 points and grabbed six rebounds. Claire McDougall provided a spark off the bench for the Braves, contributing 12 points and four rebounds in 19 minutes.

The game began as a defensive struggle, with both teams combining for several missed shots and turnovers in the opening minutes. Bradley’s Ellie McDermid, a 6-1 forward, set the tone early with a block on Foster, but the Jaguars eventually found their rhythm to take an 18-13 lead after the first quarter.

The second quarter saw Bradley battle back, largely on the strength of Nelson’s shooting. The Braves narrowed the deficit and the teams went into halftime with IU Indy holding a narrow 31-29 advantage.

The third quarter became the decisive period. The Jaguars exploded for 22 points, matching their highest-scoring quarter of the game. They intensified their defensive pressure, creating live-ball turnovers that led to easy transition baskets. A key sequence saw Foster score on a driving layup off a steal, extending the lead and forcing a Bradley timeout. The Jaguars maintained their momentum and took a 53-46 lead into the final frame.

Bradley refused to go quietly, scoring 19 points in the fourth quarter to match their third-quarter output. They repeatedly cut the lead to single digits, but each time the Jaguars had an answer, often from Foster or Olivia Smith. Smith, a 5-10 forward from Fishers, Indiana, was instrumental in securing the win, finishing with 14 points, six rebounds and a key block down the stretch.

Despite shooting just 2 of 18 from three-point range, the Jaguars dominated the interior, outscoring Bradley 52-40 in the paint. They also shared the ball effectively, tallying 14 assists to Bradley’s five, and were more active on the defensive end, recording 14 steals.

For IU Indy, Hailey Smith, also from Fishers, Indiana, controlled the glass with nine rebounds, while Destini Craig of Fort Wayne, Indiana, added 12 points. Julia Hall came off the bench to provide a crucial seven points.

Bradley’s offensive rating of 79.7 points per 100 possessions paled in comparison to IU Indy’s mark of 93.2, a direct result of the Jaguars’ ability to disrupt the Braves’ offensive flow and create extra scoring chances.

The announced attendance was 324.

Bradley will look to rebound on the road against Western Illinois on Thursday, November 20. IU Indy travels to face Evansville on Wednesday, November 19.