BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Interstat) — Indiana used a strong fourth quarter to pull away from Eastern Michigan for a 74-67 women’s basketball victory Sunday at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers led 38-34 at halftime before the Eagles closed the gap to 52-52 entering the final period. Indiana then outscored Eastern Michigan 22-15 in the fourth to secure the win before a crowd of 7,635. Shay Ciezki led all scorers with 25 points for Indiana. Eastern Michigan’s Sisi Eleko posted a double-double with 15 points and 18 rebounds, while Fernanda Ovalle added 16 points. Indiana improved to 10-2. Eastern Michigan fell to 6-4.

Preview: Eastern Michigan Eagles at No. -- Indiana Hoosiers BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Interstat) — The Indiana women’s basketball team, riding high after a dominant victory, will look to continue its strong non-conference play when it hosts the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Assembly Hall on Sunday. The Hoosiers (9-2) are coming off a 98-54 rout of Louisiana-Monroe on Thursday, a game in which guard Shay Ciezki exploded for 31 points. Ciezki has been a consistent offensive force, averaging 26.5 points over her last five games, including a 38-point performance in a high-scoring loss to Iowa State. Her backcourt scoring will be central to Indiana’s attack. Eastern Michigan (6-3) enters on a four-game winning streak, most recently edging Duquesne 74-72 on Tuesday. The Eagles are powered by forward Sisi Eleko, who is averaging a double-double during the streak. In the win over Duquesne, Eleko posted 23 points and 11 rebounds, her third double-double in the last four contests. This matchup presents a classic contrast. Indiana boasts one of the nation’s most potent perimeter scorers in Ciezki, supported by Maya Makalusky and Lenée Beaumont. The Hoosiers’ two losses came against ranked-level competition in Illinois and Iowa State. The Eagles, meanwhile, rely on interior dominance and defense, holding three of their last four opponents under 55 points. Their challenge will be containing Indiana’s multifaceted offense while finding enough scoring beyond Eleko, who is supported by contributors like Ainhoa Cea and Fernanda Ovalle. For Eastern Michigan, a competitive showing in a hostile road environment would provide a significant boost before Mid-American Conference play begins later this month. For Indiana, this serves as a final tune-up before a daunting Big Ten schedule that starts in January. Sunday’s game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. EST tip-off at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana leads the all-time series between the programs. Following this game, the Hoosiers will host Western Carolina on Dec. 21, while Eastern Michigan travels to face Ball State on Dec. 20.