Peoria, Ill. – Bradley Women's Basketball dropped its first game of the season Saturday evening, falling 75–67 on the road at IU Indy. The Braves slipped to 2–1 after a back-and-forth matchup that featured 13 lead changes and eight ties, with IU Indy pulling away late behind a strong fourth quarter.
A Competitive Start
Both teams opened with energy, trading early baskets as Bradley worked through IU Indy's pressure. The Braves shot 46 percent in the first quarter and held multiple narrow leads, but the Jaguars capitalized on turnovers and points in the paint to edge ahead 18–13 after 10 minutes.