UPLAND, Ind. — Indiana Wesleyan Women's Basketball fell to Taylor, 66-61, in a tense matchup at Odle Arena, with the Trojans securing the victory through 18 made free throws and a 22-13 point differential in the 4th quarter. The Wildcats led by as many as six points midway through the third quarter before TU regained control.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Upland, Ind. | Taylor University
• Records: IWU: 5-4, 1-0  | TU: 7-0, 2-0
• NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #13 | TU - NR

FIRST QUARTER

• The Trojans capitalized on early turnovers, converting steals into a quick 4–0 lead by 8:45.
• The red and grey struggled with ball control, committing eight turnovers in the quarter, which TU turned into eight points.
• TU extended its advantage with a 6–0 fast break run, highlighted by a layup at 2:34, pushing the lead to 15–3.
• TU led 19–7 at the end of the first quarter.

SECOND QUARTER

• The red and grey initiated the quarter with a steal by Emily Mattingly, leading to a layup by Koryn Greiwe at 9:34.
• TU's largest lead reached 13 points at 5:33, following consecutive free throws.
• The Wildcats responded with a 3-pointer from Mattingly at 0:12, closing the gap.
• TU held a 36–30 lead at halftime.

• Indiana Wesleyan opened with a three-pointer by Ayla Krygier at 9:50, reducing TU's lead.
• Mattingly tied the game at 37 with a fastbreak layup at 6:30.
• A 3-pointer by Kylie Bettinger at 4:44 gave the Wildcats their largest lead of the quarter, prompting a TU timeout.
• The Wildcats ended the quarter with a 48–44 lead.

FOURTH QUARTER

• IWU opened with a brief 6-point lead at 9:50 following an Addi Hovey jumper.
• TU stormed back, tying the game at 53–53 with 6:04 remaining after a made jumper.
• A pivotal 3-pointer by Bettinger at 3:03 regained the lead for the red and grey, 58–55.
• TU capitalized on free throws and a late 3-pointer at 1:00 to secure a 66–61 victory.
  

KEY WILDCATS

• Emily Mattingly: 16 points, 9  rebounds, 5 steals, 5 assists
• Kylie Bettinger: 16 points, 3 rebounds
• Ellie Kelleher: 8 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals

• Indiana Wesleyan is back at home on December 3rd at 5:00 PM.
• The game will be a White Out with the first 100 students receiving a free shirt!
• Tickets can be purchased at IWUWildcats.com
• Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com

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