MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Indiana Wesleyan Women's Basketball defeated Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH), 84-44, with a dominant performance that included 40 bench points and 27 points off turnovers. The Wildcats established a significant lead early, and maintained control throughout the game. It was a team effort for IWU with eight Wildcats scoring six or more points.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Mount Vernon, OH. | Ariel Arena
• Records: IWU: 8-7, 3-3  | MVNU: 5-11, 1-5
• NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - RV | MVNU - NR

FIRST QUARTER

• The Wildcats opened strong with a 3-pointer by Kylie Bettinger at 9:36, setting the tone for their offensive efficiency.
• Addi Hovey's steal at 7:13 led to a fast-break layup, extending the visitor's lead to 9–2.
• Myla Browning converted a 3-pointer at 6:16, pushing the margin to double digits as Indiana Wesleyan solidified their control of the game.
• The Wildcats ended the quarter with a commanding 27–8 lead over the Cougars.

SECOND QUARTER

• The red and grey capitalized on Cougars turnovers with Emily Mattingly's layup at 9:10, following her own steal.
• Addi Hovey and Jayd Hovey combined for a fast-break layup at 7:38, extending their lead.
• Hayleigh Amey and Ellie Kelleher each converted free throws, with Kelleher adding a three-pointer at 2:34, bolstering Indiana Wesleyan's advantage.
• The Wildcats led 44–21 heading into halftime.

• Indiana Wesleyan capitalized on Mount Vernon Nazarene turnovers early in the quarter, with Addi Hovey converting a layup and free throw at 7:48 to extend their lead.
• The visiting team continued to assert control with a fastbreak layup by Emily Mattingly at 5:31 following a steal from Jayd Hovey.
• The Wildcats maintained momentum with Ellie Kelleher hitting a 3-pointer at 3:26, emphasizing their dominance in the quarter.
• Indiana Wesleyan led 64–32 at the end of the third quarter.

FOURTH QUARTER

• Myla Browning's offensive rebound led to her layup at 8:40, maintaining the Wildcats' strong lead.
• Hayleigh Amey scored a layup at 5:42, then followed it with a steal shortly after, boosting their momentum.
• Koryn Greiwe hit a 3-pointer at 4:15, extending the margin as the red and grey controlled the period.
• Indiana Wesleyan closed the game with an 84–44 victory over MVNU.

KEY WILDCATS

• Addi Hovey: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals
• Ellie Kelleher: 15 points, 4 assists
• Ayla Krygier: 9 points, 5 rebounds

• The Wildcats return to Luckey Arena on January 10th, facing Grace at 1:00 PM.
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