Indiana State women rally to defeat IU Indy 86-74 in home opener
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Last updated Nov 12, 2026
College SportsThe Indiana State Sycamores rallied from a 17-point deficit to secure an 86-74 victory against IU Indianapolis during their home opener on November 11. Trailing 34-17 in the second quarter, the Sycamores improved their rebounding and defensive efforts, outpacing their opponents with a 38-5 scoring run in the second half. Aaliyah Youngblood contributed significantly off the bench with 17 points and seven steals. The win marks Indiana State's first of the season, improving their record to 1-3 as they prepare to host Wright State on November 13.
- •Indiana State overcomes a 17-point deficit to win
- •Aaliyah Youngblood records 17 points and 7 steals
- •ISU outrebounds IU Indy 26-17 in the second half
- •Sycamores improve to 1-3 before facing Wright State
- •Indiana State's next game is on November 13
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — ISU women erase 17-point deficit to rout IU Indy 86-74
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — MVC NOTEBOOK: Sycamore women take big step in facing off against taller foes
"A 17-point deficit sent a jolt through the Indiana State Sycamores midway through the second quarter of Tuesday night's women's college basketball game against visiting IU Indianapolis in Hulman Center. ISU had just finished a three-game road trip, capped by rugged losses to power-conference foes Seton Hall and Rutgers. And now, the Sycamores were back home, trailing the visiting Jaguars 34-17 ...
"Aaliyah Youngblood and her Indiana State teammates had just finished a wild 86-74 victory over IU Indy in ISU's home opener Tuesday night, when she challenged assumptions that the Sycamores would be outsized this basketball season. In doing so, Youngblood hinted at how ISU might match up with Missouri Valley Conference competition once those games begin next month. Youngblood paused, realizing ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 12:18 AMISU women erase 17-point deficit to rout IU Indy 86-74
A 17-point deficit sent a jolt through the Indiana State Sycamores midway through the second quarter of Tuesday night's women's college basketball game against visiting IU Indianapolis in Hulman Center. ISU had just finished a three-game road trip, capped by rugged losses to power-conference foes Seton Hall and Rutgers. And now, the Sycamores were back home, trailing the visiting Jaguars 34-17 ...
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 12:17 AMMVC NOTEBOOK: Sycamore women take big step in facing off against taller foes
Aaliyah Youngblood and her Indiana State teammates had just finished a wild 86-74 victory over IU Indy in ISU's home opener Tuesday night, when she challenged assumptions that the Sycamores would be outsized this basketball season. In doing so, Youngblood hinted at how ISU might match up with Missouri Valley Conference competition once those games begin next month. Youngblood paused, realizing ...
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