Box score

INDIANAPOLIS- Hampered by a slow start, the UIndy women's team (13-10, 8-7 GLVC) dropped a slim 60-58 decision to Southern Indiana at Nicoson Hall Thursday night.  The Greyhounds outscored the region's eighth-ranked team 40-28 in the final 20 minutes, but could not overcome a poor-shooting first half.

The Greyhounds shot a meager 15 percent from the floor in first 20 minutes, including just 1-for-14 from two-point range.

With 7:15 left in the first, the Hounds briefly stole the momentum when, on back-to-back possessions, freshman Megan Birchmeier took a charge and sophomore Heather Gonser hit a three.  The spark was short lived, however, as the Screaming Eagles (15-8, 11-4) went on to lead 32-18 at the half.

Immediately out of the break, freshman Rose Savela burned USI's 2-3 zone with a 3-pointer, giving the Hounds new life.

A Katie Lyons lay-up and a Birchmeier triple followed to account for the half's first eight points.  The surge more than halved the Eagles' halftime advantage and forced the USI bench to call a timeout.

The opponents traded punches down the stretch.  With the margin back to double digits, the Greyhounds fought to cut it to five at the 10:45 mark, but the Eagles scored six answered to rebuild their cushion.

The Hounds came right back with a 10-2 run to trim it to three at the final media timeout.  The rally was highlighted by Savela, who drained a three just as the shot clock expired.

Down five with just 90 seconds left, the Hounds forced two much-needed turnovers but were unable to convert on either.  A couple of Greyhound threes in the final 10 seconds were not enough, as USI was able to escape with the big road win.

UIndy hosts another regional-ranked team Saturday in 10th-ranked Kentucky Wesleyan.  The contest marks the annual Pink Zone game for the Greyhounds.  A multitude of promotions with be taking place, including the opportunity to get a picture taken with the team for those who wear pink.  Tip time from Nicoson Hall is scheduled for 1 p.m.