LEBANON, Ill. — The University of Indianapolis fell to McKendree, 74-64, on Sunday, despite matching the Bearcats in total rebounds and securing 12 second-chance points. Patricia Chikamba led all scorers and tied her season high of 24-points. Gracie Poe added 13, shooting 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. 

INS & OUTS
The opening quarter saw McKendree edge out the Greyhounds with a narrow 17-14 lead. Baylie Parks initiated the scoring with a fastbreak layup just seconds into the game, assisted by Kyra Taylor. The Greyhounds responded with Autumn Rucker and Chikamba each contributing points in the paint, while Poe added two 3-pointers, off Kylah Lawson's assists. 

 The Greyhound defense held the Bearcats scoreless for nearly six minutes in the second quarter, using a dominant 14-0 run to take the lead late in the first half. McKendree used a run of their own to regain their lead, outscoring UIndy 6-0 in the final minute of the second quarter. 

A  3-pointer from Poe off an Amyrah Sapenter assist tied the game at 31  early in the third quarter.  McKendree answered with a jumper by Baylie Parks, followed by a 3-pointer from Chloe White, widening their lead. The Greyhounds attempted to close the gap with scoring from Halie Gilbert and  Chikamba, but McKendree maintained their advantage with a quick 3-pointer by Tessa Crawford. Despite the Greyhounds' efforts, including multiple defensive rebounds by Gilbert and a steal from Sapenter, McKendree finished the quarter leading 53-43, highlighted by late points from Taylor Fohey.

The Hounds put up 21 fourth-quarter points, but could not cut into the Bearcat lead falling 64-74.
The Greyhounds return to action on the road against the Upper Iowa Peacocks Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. 

INSIDE THE BOX
-The Greyhounds recorded 38 points in the paint compared to 28 from the Bearcats
-McKendree was able to capitalize 19 points off of the 20 turnovers from UIndy
- The Hounds had three blocks compared to one from the Bearcats with Gilbert, Poe and Van Meter recording a block apiece