Freshman Duo Powers Wildcats to Upset of No. 6 USF
December 3, 2025

Freshman Duo Powers Wildcats to Upset of No. 6 USF

MARION, Ind. — Indiana Wesleyan Women's Basketball handed No. 6 Saint Francis (Ind.) their first loss of the season, defeating the Cougars 81-59, in Luckey Arena. The Wildcats capitalized on a strong shooting performance, hitting 54.5% from beyond the arc and scoring 35 points off the bench. Freshman Addi Hoveyand Ayla Krygier combined for 39 points on 14/23 from the field and knocked down four from long distance. The duo also combined for 12 rebounds and 6 assists in the upset victory.


THE ESSENTIALS

  • Location: Marion, Ind. | Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Records: IWU: 6-4, 2-1  | USF: 9-1, 2-1
  • NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #19 | USF - #6


FIRST QUARTER

  • IWU opened with a 3-pointer by Ellie Kelleher at 9:44, assisted by Emily Mattingly, setting an early tone.
  • At 8:28, Tori Thompson extended the lead to 6–2 with another 3-pointer, assisted by Kelleher.
  • A layup and free throw by Addi Hovey at 3:42 pushed Indiana Wesleyan ahead 9–5.
  • The red and grey took a 12–11 lead into the second quarter.

SECOND QUARTER

  • The Wildcats opened with a 5–0 run, highlighted by Addi Hovey's layup at 9:08.
  • Jayd Hovey extended the lead with a 3-pointer at 6:40, assisted by Tori Thompson, sparking another scoring stretch.
  • The home team capitalized on turnovers, scoring seven points off USF miscues while building a double-digit lead.
  • Indiana Wesleyan led 33–23 at halftime.

THIRD QUARTER

  • The red and grey opened with a 3-pointer from Ayla Krygier at 9:22, setting an early tone.
  • A crucial 3-pointer by Thompson at 6:41 extended the lead to double digits.
  • Jayd Hovey hit another 3-pointer at 3:00, pushing the lead to its largest margin of 16.
  • IWU led 58–44 at the end of the third quarter.

FOURTH QUARTER

  • The Wildcats started strong, converting their first two possessions into points, including a layup by Addi Hovey at 8:59.
  • A pivotal fast break layup by Jayd Hovey at 8:32 extended their lead, countering the Cougars' brief scoring burst.
  • Indiana Wesleyan showcased efficiency with 9-of-12 shooting, including a crucial 3-pointer by Tori Thompson at 3:53.
  • The home team secured victory with a commanding 22-point lead at 38 seconds left, finishing the quarter 81–59.


KEY WILDCATS


LOOKING AHEAD

  • Indiana Wesleyan travels to Huntington on Saturday to face Huntington at 1:00 PM.
  • Tickets can be purchased at IWUWildcats.com
  • Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com


NEXT HOME GAME

  • The Wildcats don't return to Luckey Arena until 2026, facing Spring Arbor on January 3rd.
  • Tickets can be purchased at IWUWildcats.com
  • Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com


FOLLOW THE WILDCATS