DePaul University Athletics
Sunday, December 31
Chicago, Ill.
4:00 P.M. CT
DePaul University
9-6,1-1Big East
62
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66
Georgetown
11-2,1-1Big East
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Georgetown
26
9
14
17
66
DePaul
16
22
15
9
62
DePaul Drops 66-62 Decision to Georgetown
12/31/2023 6:53:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Anaya Peoples posts team-high 21 points, Gilbert and Allen post 16 and 13, respectively
CHICAGO – A slow start and a sluggish finish didn't do DePaul much good in a 66-62 setback to Georgetown on Sunday afternoon at Wintrust Arena.
The Blue Demons trailed by 10 after the first quarter, but rallied to take a three-point edge at the half, before being outscored 17-9 in the fourth to allow the Hoyas to close out the victory.
A trio of Blue Demons combined for 50 of DePaul's 62 points as Anaya Peoples led the way with 21 points in addition to four rebounds, four assists and five steals. Peoples has reached 20 or more points on eight occasions this season.
Katlyn Gilbert added 16 points to go with six boards while Jorie Allen flirted with a triple double on 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Allen recorded a double double for the first time in the 2023-24 campaign and the second time in her career.
As a team, the Blue Demons totaled 13 steals, marking the fifth-straight performance with 10 or more takeaways.
DePaul's 62 points were the most Georgetown has allowed in a game this season, while also serving as the lowest output on the year for the Blue Demons. The Hoyas came into Thursday's matchup with the third-best scoring defense in the country at 48.1 points per game.
Kelsey Ransom led the Hoyas with a game-high 23 points in addition to seven rebounds and eight assists.
How it Happened
The visitors started fast, putting together an 8-0 run to close the quarter and jump in front 26-16 after 10 minutes.
DePaul combated Georgetown's early lead with a 12-0 run in the second quarter sparked by Peoples and Gilbert, putting the Blue Demons in front 30-28 with four minutes left in the first half.
The two sides traded baskets for the remainder of the half with DePaul holding a 38-35 edge headed into the locker room.
Gilbert and Peoples combined for 24 of DePaul's 38 first-half points.
Allen jump-started the third period with a steal and back-to-back baskets to put the Blue Demons in front 41-35. The Hoyas responded to knot the game at 41-41, until Gilbert knocked in a pair from the charity stripe. Peoples went to work alongside Allen to reclaim the lead with a 53-49 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.
The Hoyas crawled their way back, eventually taking hold of the lead while styming the Blue Demons offense for a three minute scoring drought in the fourth quarter. With one minute remaining, DePaul trailed by four before Peoples cut the deficit to two on a midrange jumper on a baseline out of bounds. The Blue Demons forced a stop and had possession with nine seconds remaining, but were unable to capitalize.
Up Next: DePaul will ring in the new year with a matchup against Providence on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Tipoff is set for 10 a.m. CT with coverage carried on FloHoops.
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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.
The Blue Demons trailed by 10 after the first quarter, but rallied to take a three-point edge at the half, before being outscored 17-9 in the fourth to allow the Hoyas to close out the victory.
A trio of Blue Demons combined for 50 of DePaul's 62 points as Anaya Peoples led the way with 21 points in addition to four rebounds, four assists and five steals. Peoples has reached 20 or more points on eight occasions this season.
Katlyn Gilbert added 16 points to go with six boards while Jorie Allen flirted with a triple double on 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Allen recorded a double double for the first time in the 2023-24 campaign and the second time in her career.
As a team, the Blue Demons totaled 13 steals, marking the fifth-straight performance with 10 or more takeaways.
DePaul's 62 points were the most Georgetown has allowed in a game this season, while also serving as the lowest output on the year for the Blue Demons. The Hoyas came into Thursday's matchup with the third-best scoring defense in the country at 48.1 points per game.
Kelsey Ransom led the Hoyas with a game-high 23 points in addition to seven rebounds and eight assists.
How it Happened
The visitors started fast, putting together an 8-0 run to close the quarter and jump in front 26-16 after 10 minutes.
DePaul combated Georgetown's early lead with a 12-0 run in the second quarter sparked by Peoples and Gilbert, putting the Blue Demons in front 30-28 with four minutes left in the first half.
The two sides traded baskets for the remainder of the half with DePaul holding a 38-35 edge headed into the locker room.
Gilbert and Peoples combined for 24 of DePaul's 38 first-half points.
Allen jump-started the third period with a steal and back-to-back baskets to put the Blue Demons in front 41-35. The Hoyas responded to knot the game at 41-41, until Gilbert knocked in a pair from the charity stripe. Peoples went to work alongside Allen to reclaim the lead with a 53-49 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.
The Hoyas crawled their way back, eventually taking hold of the lead while styming the Blue Demons offense for a three minute scoring drought in the fourth quarter. With one minute remaining, DePaul trailed by four before Peoples cut the deficit to two on a midrange jumper on a baseline out of bounds. The Blue Demons forced a stop and had possession with nine seconds remaining, but were unable to capitalize.
Up Next: DePaul will ring in the new year with a matchup against Providence on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Tipoff is set for 10 a.m. CT with coverage carried 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.
Team Stats
GTown
DePaul
FG%
.446
.406
3FG%
.348
.333
FT%
.800
.714
RB
38
32
TO
18
12
STL
8
13
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
21
FGM
10
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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