Sunday, October 29
Chicago, Ill.
4:00 P.M. CT
DePaul University
68
vs
45
Lewis
Blue Demons Close Out Preseason with 68-45 Victory Over Lewis
10/29/2023 7:37:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Anaya Peoples paces DePaul with 20 points and 16 rebounds
CHICAGO—A lopsided third quarter powered DePaul past Lewis 68-45 in an exhibition matchup at Wintrust Arena on Sunday evening. 10 Blue Demons found the scoresheet while all 12 active players logged minutes in the final preseason tune up.
Graduate guard Anaya Peoples was dominant in all phases of the game, finishing with game-highs of 20 points and 16 rebounds while also grabbing four steals and recording three blocks. Katlyn Gilbert and Jorie Allen chipped in nine points apiece with Allen bringing down nine boards of her own.
The Blue Demons outrebounded the Flyers 59-40 while dishing out 18 assists on 26 made field goals (.692).
Peoples and Gilbert combined for 13 of DePaul's 18 first-quarter points as the Blue Demons held on to an 18-15 advantage after 10 minutes. Peoples added six rebounds in the first period while redshirt-freshman Haley Walker saw her first game action of her career after missing her freshman season with a torn ACL.
The Blue Demons opened the second quarter on a 9-0 run and stretched their lead to 13 after back-to-back triples from Brynn Masikewich and Peoples, but Lewis continued to find an answer as DePaul lead 33-26 at halftime. Peoples posted a 13-point and 10-rebound double-double through the first 20 minutes.
DePaul's full-court defensive pressure held the Flyers scoreless through the first six minutes of the third quarter as the Blue Demons put up 16 unanswered and entered the fourth quarter in front 53-30.
Charlece Ohiaeri's layup with 7:10 remaining in the fourth gave DePaul its largest lead of the night, 61-30, before the two sides traded buckets for the remainder of regulation. The freshman trio of Ohiaeri, Shakara McCline and Grace Carstensen accounted for four of DePaul's five field goals in the fourth quarter.
Grace Hilber led Lewis with 12 points.
UP NEXT
The Blue Demons will kick off the 2023-24 season on Monday, Nov. 6 against Western Michigan at Wintrust Arena. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. with coverage on FloHoops.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Basketball, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
2023-24 TICKET INFORMATION
Season ticket renewals for the 2023-24 women's basketball season have concluded. Current ticket holders that have yet to renew can call the ticket office to secure new seats for the upcoming season.
Those looking to purchase NEW 2023-24 season tickets can do so online or over the phone by speaking with a DePaul Athletics Ticket Representative. Season Tickets are on sale now and start at just $99 per seat! Celebrate the 50th season of DePaul Women's Basketball and commit to the Blue Demons today!
The DePaul Athletics Ticket Office is also accepting $50 deposits for Group Outings or Luxury Suite Rentals. Mini plan, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now.
Fans can visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets for more information.
Graduate guard Anaya Peoples was dominant in all phases of the game, finishing with game-highs of 20 points and 16 rebounds while also grabbing four steals and recording three blocks. Katlyn Gilbert and Jorie Allen chipped in nine points apiece with Allen bringing down nine boards of her own.
The Blue Demons outrebounded the Flyers 59-40 while dishing out 18 assists on 26 made field goals (.692).
Peoples and Gilbert combined for 13 of DePaul's 18 first-quarter points as the Blue Demons held on to an 18-15 advantage after 10 minutes. Peoples added six rebounds in the first period while redshirt-freshman Haley Walker saw her first game action of her career after missing her freshman season with a torn ACL.
The Blue Demons opened the second quarter on a 9-0 run and stretched their lead to 13 after back-to-back triples from Brynn Masikewich and Peoples, but Lewis continued to find an answer as DePaul lead 33-26 at halftime. Peoples posted a 13-point and 10-rebound double-double through the first 20 minutes.
DePaul's full-court defensive pressure held the Flyers scoreless through the first six minutes of the third quarter as the Blue Demons put up 16 unanswered and entered the fourth quarter in front 53-30.
Charlece Ohiaeri's layup with 7:10 remaining in the fourth gave DePaul its largest lead of the night, 61-30, before the two sides traded buckets for the remainder of regulation. The freshman trio of Ohiaeri, Shakara McCline and Grace Carstensen accounted for four of DePaul's five field goals in the fourth quarter.
Grace Hilber led Lewis with 12 points.
UP NEXT
The Blue Demons will kick off the 2023-24 season on Monday, Nov. 6 against Western Michigan at Wintrust Arena. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. with coverage on FloHoops.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Basketball, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
2023-24 TICKET INFORMATION
Season ticket renewals for the 2023-24 women's basketball season have concluded. Current ticket holders that have yet to renew can call the ticket office to secure new seats for the upcoming season.
Those looking to purchase NEW 2023-24 season tickets can do so online or over the phone by speaking with a DePaul Athletics Ticket Representative. Season Tickets are on sale now and start at just $99 per seat! Celebrate the 50th season of DePaul Women's Basketball and commit to the Blue Demons today!
The DePaul Athletics Ticket Office is also accepting $50 deposits for Group Outings or Luxury Suite Rentals. Mini plan, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now.
Fans can visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets for more information.
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