FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The No. 7 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's basketball team defeated No. 23 Indiana Tech by a final score of 60-50 in a top-25 road matchup on Saturday, November 15.

The two teams battled back and forth during the first quarter, with Indiana Tech (2-2) managing to take an 11-9 lead going into the second quarter. The Warriors extended their lead to five points, bringing the score to 20-15 with 5:40 left in the half. The Cougars rallied and took a 21-20 lead at the 3:21 mark. Indiana Tech responded with a three-point shot, regaining the lead with just over three minutes remaining in the second quarter. Indiana Tech held off Saint Francis for a 28-23 lead at halftime.

In the third quarter, Saint Francis scored 19 points while limiting Indiana Tech to just 10, giving them a 42-38 lead. The Warriors tied the game at 44-44 with 7:26 left in the fourth quarter. A made free throw and a pair of made layups gave the Cougars a 52-47 advantage. Saint Francis finished the fourth quarter strong, closing out with an 8-3 run to secure a 60-50 victory, improving their overall record to 6-0 for the season.

Saint Francis finished with a field goal percentage of 41.8% (23-55), scoring 42 points in the paint. The Cougars outrebounded the Warriors 40-32 and forced 13 turnovers by Indiana Tech. Cali Gregory recorded 26 points, seven rebounds, four steals and a block. Renna Schwieterman finished with a team-high 12 rebounds while contributing five points and two assists. Taylor Fordyce added five points and a steal, while Isabella Gizzi had eight points and three rebounds. 

Up next, the Cougars (6-0) will open Crossroads League play on Wednesday, November 19, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a 5:00 p.m. tipoff.

Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis, recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution, has 21 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.