FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Interstat) — Fort Wayne used a dominant third quarter to defeat IU Indy 71-46 in a Horizon League women’s basketball game Monday at Gates Sports Center.

The Mastodons, who led 27-16 at halftime, outscored the Jaguars 24-15 in the third period to secure the victory. Alana Nelson led Fort Wayne with 15 points. Lili Krasovec added 12 points and two blocks.

Hailey Smith scored 11 points for IU Indy, which struggled offensively with only 16 first-half points. Fort Wayne improved to 11-5 overall. IU Indy fell to 5-10.

An announced crowd of 509 watched the game.