Sunday, November 17
Chicago, Ill.
6:30 p.m.
DePaul University
2-2,0-0Big East
61
vs
91
No. 4 Texas
3-0,0-0SEC
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2
3
4
F
Texas
23
20
26
22
91
DePaul
12
16
13
20
61
Blue Demons Outmatched Against Fourth-Ranked Longhorns
11/17/2024 9:34:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
CHICAGO – DePaul women's basketball dropped a 91-61 decision to No. 4 Texas on Sunday evening at Wintrust Arena. The lengthier Longhorns netted 62 points in the paint while shooting 51-percent from the field to claim their third victory in just the third meeting in the series between the programs.
Graduate forward Jorie Allen led the Blue Demons with a career-high 23 points while shooting 47-percent from the field and dishing out a team-best three assists.
Taylor Johnson-Matthews finished in double figures for the third time this season with 13 points including a 7-for-8 clip from the free-throw line.
Charlece Ohiaeri and Ellery Minch each netted a pair of triples to record a season-high six points as DePaul shot a season-best 42-percent from distance, its best three-point shooting outing since Dec. 17, 2023.
In a game with a combined 48 fouls, the Blue Demons shot 77-percent from the charity stripe going 17-for-22.
Texas forward Taylor Jones led three Longhorns in double figures with 22 points and 12 rebounds. As a team, the Longhorns turned 25 DePaul turnovers into 29 points.
How It Happened
After Texas opened the game on an 8-2 run, the Blue Demons held the Longhorns without a point for a near two-minute span, going on a 7-0 run of their own. The Longhorns held a 21-10 edge after 10 minutes after sinking a trio pull-up jumpers to end the period.
Allen had eight first-quarter points.
The Blue Demons started the second period forcing a turnover and Johnson-Matthews made the Longhorns pay with a layup on the other end. Freshman Angelina Smith and Ohiaeri each buried triples, cutting the lead to 26-20. Texas countered, holding a 10-point edge half-way through the quarter. The Longhorns collected seven offensive rebounds in the frame, building a 15-point halftime advantage, 43-28.
DePaul knocked down 10-of-12 free throws in the first half.
The Scarlet and Blue began the third quarter the same way they started the second, forcing a Longhorns miscue and capitalizing. Sumer Lee took a charge and Allen laid it in on the Blue Demons' first offensive possession. A Matthews-Johnson jumper ended a 7-0 Longhorn run before Ohiaeri laced her second triple of the night and Allen added six more points to pace the Blue Demons, but Texas poured in 18 points in the paint in the third period to take a 69-41 lead into the fourth.
Freshman Ellery Minch made her first collegiate basket, netting a three to open the scoring for the Blue Demons in the fourth quarter. DePaul and Texas traded scores on three consecutive possessions, including Minch hitting a second shot from long-range. Grace Carstensen connected from long range for the game's last field goal as the Longhorns moved to 3-0 on the season.
Up Next
The Blue Demons hit the road to take on Green Bay on Thursday, Nov. 21. Tipoff from the Kress Events Center is set for 6 p.m. with streaming on ESPN+.
Ticket Information
Season Tickets for the 2024-25 women's basketball season at Wintrust Arena start at $95. Secure your seats today at www.DePaulBlueDemons.com/tickets and commit to DePaul Women's Basketball!
Mobile Passes, Group Outings, Suite Rentals and Single-Game Tickets are on sale now. Fans can stay up-to-date on special ticket offers by signing up for email or text updates from DePaul Athletics.
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.
Graduate forward Jorie Allen led the Blue Demons with a career-high 23 points while shooting 47-percent from the field and dishing out a team-best three assists.
Taylor Johnson-Matthews finished in double figures for the third time this season with 13 points including a 7-for-8 clip from the free-throw line.
Charlece Ohiaeri and Ellery Minch each netted a pair of triples to record a season-high six points as DePaul shot a season-best 42-percent from distance, its best three-point shooting outing since Dec. 17, 2023.
In a game with a combined 48 fouls, the Blue Demons shot 77-percent from the charity stripe going 17-for-22.
Texas forward Taylor Jones led three Longhorns in double figures with 22 points and 12 rebounds. As a team, the Longhorns turned 25 DePaul turnovers into 29 points.
How It Happened
After Texas opened the game on an 8-2 run, the Blue Demons held the Longhorns without a point for a near two-minute span, going on a 7-0 run of their own. The Longhorns held a 21-10 edge after 10 minutes after sinking a trio pull-up jumpers to end the period.
Allen had eight first-quarter points.
The Blue Demons started the second period forcing a turnover and Johnson-Matthews made the Longhorns pay with a layup on the other end. Freshman Angelina Smith and Ohiaeri each buried triples, cutting the lead to 26-20. Texas countered, holding a 10-point edge half-way through the quarter. The Longhorns collected seven offensive rebounds in the frame, building a 15-point halftime advantage, 43-28.
DePaul knocked down 10-of-12 free throws in the first half.
The Scarlet and Blue began the third quarter the same way they started the second, forcing a Longhorns miscue and capitalizing. Sumer Lee took a charge and Allen laid it in on the Blue Demons' first offensive possession. A Matthews-Johnson jumper ended a 7-0 Longhorn run before Ohiaeri laced her second triple of the night and Allen added six more points to pace the Blue Demons, but Texas poured in 18 points in the paint in the third period to take a 69-41 lead into the fourth.
Freshman Ellery Minch made her first collegiate basket, netting a three to open the scoring for the Blue Demons in the fourth quarter. DePaul and Texas traded scores on three consecutive possessions, including Minch hitting a second shot from long-range. Grace Carstensen connected from long range for the game's last field goal as the Longhorns moved to 3-0 on the season.
Up Next
The Blue Demons hit the road to take on Green Bay on Thursday, Nov. 21. Tipoff from the Kress Events Center is set for 6 p.m. with streaming on ESPN+.
Ticket Information
Season Tickets for the 2024-25 women's basketball season at Wintrust Arena start at $95. Secure your seats today at www.DePaulBlueDemons.com/tickets and commit to DePaul Women's Basketball!
Mobile Passes, Group Outings, Suite Rentals and Single-Game Tickets are on sale now. Fans can stay up-to-date on special ticket offers by signing up for email or text updates from DePaul Athletics.
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.
Team Stats
TX
DePaul
FG%
.513
.373
3FG%
.000
.429
FT%
.591
.773
RB
45
29
TO
15
25
STL
11
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
23
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
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