Marian (IN) MU 25-2, 15-2

Indiana Wesleyan (IN) IWU 15-12, 9-8

Marian (IN) MU

25-2, 15-2

Final

Feb. 18, 2026

Indiana Wesleyan (IN) IWU

15-12, 9-8

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	3	4	F
Marian (IN) MU	14	17	21	17	69
Indiana Wesleyan (IN) IWU	15	12	15	11	53

Summary
Box Score

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | 2/18/2026 9:15:00 PM

Turnovers Doom Wildcats in Tough Loss to No. 4 Marian

MARION, IND. — Indiana Wesleyan Women's Basketball fell to Marian with a final score of 53-69 in Luckey Arena. Despite a strong effort that kept IWU within reach fro a majority of the game, 25 turnovers eventually became to much to overcome.

THE ESSENTIALS

Location: Marion, Ind. | Indiana Wesleyan University
Records: IWU: 15-12, 9-8 | MU: 25-2, 15-2
NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - RV | MU - #4

FIRST QUARTER

Marian jumped out to an 8–0 lead with a series of layups, including a fast-break score by Taylor Double at 8:52.
The Wildcats responded by gradually closing the gap, highlighted by Kylie Bettinger's 3-pointer at 4:06, bringing the score to 10–7.
In the final minute, Indiana Wesleyan seized the lead with Ayla Krygier's layup at 00:06, marking its first lead of the quarter.
The Wildcats led 15–14 at the end of the first quarter.

SECOND QUARTER

Indiana Wesleyan opened the quarter with a 3-pointer from Krygier at 8:11, taking a 20–17 lead.
MU responded with a 6-point stretch, including a layup by Abbey McNally at 6:19, narrowing the gap to 24–23.
Later in the quarter, Marian's Double converted a 3-pointer at 2:05, extending its lead to 31–27.
Marian led 31–29 at halftime.

THIRD QUARTER

Marian capitalized on offensive rebounds, with McNally securing multiple second chances, leading to the Knights extending their margin.
Kenna Kirby and Double each converted key 3-pointers midway through, boosting Marian's lead at 6:31 and 4:19.
The red and grey struggled with turnovers but found some success inside, with Krygier and Hayleigh Amey scoring crucial layups.
Jayd Hovey's late 3-pointer at 1:37 narrowed the gap, but MU held a 52–42 lead entering the final quarter.

FOURTH QUARTER

Olivia Faust scored a layup at 9:47 to extend Marian's lead to 54–42.
Bettinger and Krygier each hit a 3-pointer for IWU, with Krygier's shot narrowing the gap to 56–48 at 7:56.
The Knights capitalized on free throws and a layup by Double, increasing their lead to 61–51 by 3:30.
Marian closed the quarter with steady free throw shooting, securing a 69–53 victory.

KEY WILDCATS