INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Green Bay Phoenix delivered a defensive masterclass, overwhelming the IU Indy Jaguars from the opening tip and cruising to a decisive 74-47 victory in a Horizon League women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Fairgrounds Coliseum.

The game was effectively decided in the first quarter, as Green Bay established a commanding double-digit lead that would only grow. The Phoenix opened the contest on a 9-0 run, setting a tone of defensive pressure and offensive efficiency that the Jaguars could never counter. Green Bay shot a blistering 58.8 percent from the field in the opening period, led by early contributions from Kamy Peppler and Jenna Guyer, to build a 23-13 lead. IU Indy, by contrast, struggled to find any offensive rhythm, a theme that persisted throughout the night.

The Phoenix defense was the story, holding the Jaguars to just 28.6 percent shooting overall and a frigid 18.5 percent from three-point range. Green Bay’s ability to contest shots and control the paint, where they outscored IU Indy 36-22, stifled any attempt at a home team rally. While the Jaguars managed 12 steals, they could not convert those opportunities into consistent scoring, hampered by 15 turnovers of their own and a stagnant half-court offense that posted an offensive rating of just 67.5 points per 100 possessions.

Green Bay’s offensive execution, while not always crisp with 17 turnovers, was more than sufficient. The Phoenix shot 58.8 percent from the field for the game and 50 percent from beyond the arc. Their balanced attack saw five players score at least nine points, led by Meghan Schultz with 13 points and Ellie Buzzelle with 12. Maddy Skorupski orchestrated the offense with seven assists.

IU Indy’s Nevaeh Foster worked for a game-high 15 points, and Hailey Smith added 10, but they received little consistent support. The Jaguars’ scoring by quarter—13, 16, 11, and 7—illustrated their inability to sustain any offensive momentum against Green Bay’s relentless defensive scheme.

The most important part of the game was the initial surge by Green Bay to start both halves. After taking a 41-29 lead into halftime, the Phoenix opened the third quarter with immediate intensity, quickly extending their advantage. A layup by Meghan Schultz off a Skorupski assist opened the second-half scoring, and Green Bay’s defense locked down even further, limiting IU Indy to just 11 points in the period. This decisive push in the first few minutes of the third quarter extinguished any lingering hope of a Jaguar comeback, allowing Green Bay to manage the final quarter with its deep rotation.

With the win, Green Bay improves to 8-3 overall and continues its strong start to league play. The Phoenix have now held three of their last four opponents under 50 points. IU Indy falls to 3-7 on the season and searches for answers after a second consecutive conference loss.

Green Bay travels to face Washington on Saturday. IU Indy hosts IU Columbus next Wednesday.