Blue Demons Top BK Poprad In Exhibition Game
11/13/2004 12:00:00 AM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
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CHICAGO – Five players in double-figures led DePaul over BK Poprad of Slovakia, 110-73, in an exhibition game on Saturday evening. The trio of Jenni Dant, Charlene Smith and Khara Smith combined for 69 points to lead the Blue Demons.
DePaul jumped out to a 30-point halftime lead at 58-28 after shooting a combined .690 from the field in the first half. Khara Smith led the way with 15 points and six boards while Charlene Smith added 14 and Dant scored 12 points.
The lead grew to as many as 46 points midway through the second half on a pair of free throws by Ciara Johnson. In the game, the Blue Demons shot .563 while totaling 22 steals.
Khara Smith led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds while Dant added 24 points, three boards and three steals. Charlene Smith chipped in 20 points with three assists and a pair of steals.
DePaul, ranked No. 20 in both the preseason Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Coaches’ poll, open the 2004-05 season with the annual Moran Realty Classic. The Blue Demons host Murray State, Massachusetts and Southern California at the DePaul Athletic Center, Nov. 19-20.