IU Indy Rallies Past Oakland in Defensive Struggle
INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The IU Indy women’s basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat Oakland 64-57 in a Horizon League game Wednesday at Fairgrounds Coliseum.
Oakland led by as many as 10 points in the first half, but a decisive 16-3 run by the Jaguars spanning the third and fourth quarters secured the comeback. The Golden Grizzlies managed only three points in the final period.
Nevaeh Foster led IU Indy with 17 points. Destini Craig added 15. Oakland was paced by Makenzie Luehring’s 15 points and 14 apiece from Layla Gold and Filippa Goula.
IU Indy capitalized on Oakland’s 20 turnovers, scoring 25 points off them. The Jaguars improved to 11-13 overall, while Oakland fell to 8-16.