IU Indianapolis Jaguars at Northern Kentucky Norse
· Barbasol Horizon League Championship - 1st RoundNorthern Kentucky plays in Horizon Tournament against the IU Indianapolis
IU Indianapolis Jaguars (13-16, 9-11 Horizon) at Northern Kentucky Norse (15-16, 12-8 Horizon)
Highland Heights, Kentucky; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky plays in the Horizon Tournament against IU Indianapolis.
The Norse are 12-8 against Horizon opponents and 3-8 in non-conference play. Northern Kentucky ranks sixth in the Horizon with 24.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Maddie Moody averaging 4.5.
The Jaguars are 9-11 in Horizon play. IU Indianapolis allows 68.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.5 points per game.
Northern Kentucky averages 7.1 made 3-pointers per game, 2.0 more made shots than the 5.1 per game IU Indianapolis gives up. IU Indianapolis averages 66.5 points per game, 3.1 fewer than the 69.6 Northern Kentucky allows to opponents.
The teams meet for the third time this season. The Jaguars won 75-70 in the last matchup on Jan. 21. Olivia Smith led the Jaguars with 23 points, and Moody led the Norse with 19 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Taysha Rushton is averaging 9.1 points for the Norse. Karina Bystry is averaging 18.5 points and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 40.6% over the last 10 games.
Nevaeh Foster is averaging 12.7 points for the Jaguars. Hailey Smith is averaging 10.0 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Norse: 5-5, averaging 71.1 points, 34.1 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 6.2 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 39.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.8 points per game.
Jaguars: 5-5, averaging 67.2 points, 27.1 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 9.6 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.4 points.
How can I watch Jaguars vs. Norse?
- TV Channel: Jaguars vs Norse 2021 College Basketball, week 18, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Statistics
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| W1 | Streak | L1 |
| 68.1 | Points Against | 69.6 |
| 66.6 | Points Per Game | 68.3 |
| 40 | Field Goal % | 39 |
| 29 | Three Point % | 29 |
| 32.7 | Rebounds Per Game | 38.5 |
| 10.9 | Assists Per Game | 11.4 |
| 2.7 | Blocks Per Game | 2.9 |
| 10.8 | Steals Per Game | 6.9 |
| 0.9 | Team Turnovers Per Game | 0.5 |
| 17.9 | Total Turnovers Per Game | 16.0 |
| 68.1 | Points Against | 69.6 |
Game Information
Location: Highland Heights, KY
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2025-26 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | 17-3 | - | 22-8 |
| Youngstown State | 15-5 | 2 | 22-8 |
| Cleveland State | 13-7 | 4 | 23-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 12-8 | 5 | 18-12 |
| Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 5 | 15-16 |
| Robert Morris | 11-9 | 6 | 18-11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 9-11 | 8 | 13-16 |
| Oakland | 7-13 | 10 | 10-20 |
| Wright State | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Milwaukee | 4-16 | 13 | 8-24 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-16 | 13 | 7-23 |
Jaguars Last 5
| Date | OPP | Result |
|---|---|---|
vs YSU |
L 69-65 | |
@ CLE |
L 74-45 | |
vs DETM |
W 74-72 | |
@ GB |
L 72-61 | |
@ MILW |
W 80-77 OT |


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