Monday, November 25
Las Vegas, Nev.
4:30 p.m.
DePaul University
2-4,0-0Big East
62
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85
No. 8 Oklahoma
6-0,0-0SEC
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DePaul
17
14
16
15
62
Oklahoma
27
21
24
13
85
DePaul Drops Ball Dawgs Opener to No. 8 Oklahoma
11/25/2024 7:17:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
HENDERSON, Nevada – DePaul women's basketball fell 85-62 to No. 8 Oklahoma in the opening round of the 2024 Ball Dawgs Classic at Lee's Family Forum. The Blue Demons were within reach after the opening quarter but couldn't withstand a number of Sooner runs on Monday afternoon.
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Facing its second top-10 opponent of three in a four-game span, DePaul was led by inside tandem of Jorie Allen and Meg Newman who totaled 15 points apiece. Allen added a season-high six assists while Newman collected a team-best seven rebounds.
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Las Vegas native Charlece Ohiaeri posted a career-high 12 points in front of her home crowd.
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As a team, the Blue Demons grabbed 42 rebounds, the most by any Oklahoma opponent through six games this season. Redshirt-sophomore Haley Walker grabbed six off the bench.
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Oklahoma (6-0) had four players finish in double figures led by Payton Verhulst's 18 points.
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How it Happened
Oklahoma jumped in front 14-5 behind an early 7-0 run before Ohiaeri knocked down a triple to cut the lead to four, 21-17, with 2:15 remaining in the first. The Sooners ended the period with six unanswered points to claim a 27-17 advantage after one.
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DePaul (2-4) went without a field goal for nearly three minutes midway through the second quarter leaving room for Oklahoma to expand its lead to 20. Five quick points from Allen breathed life into the Blue Demons and made way for Ohiaeri to hit her third triple of the half and trim the deficit to 15. The Sooners led 48-31 at halftime.
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Newman netted three-consecutive baskets to start the third quarter for the Blue Demons. A jumper on the left wing from Taylor Johnson-Matthews capped an 8-0 run for DePaul to come within 14 but Oklahoma scored the final 11 points of the quarter to pull ahead by 25.
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The Blue Demons outscored the Sooners 15-13 in the fourth quarter behind seven points from Newman, but it would not be enough to erase the deficit.
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Up Next
The Blue Demons are set to face No. 9 Kansas State in the consolation game of the Ball Dawgs Classic on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Tipoff from Lee's Family Forum is set for 11 a.m. PT/1 p.m. CT. Live coverage will be streamed on FloCollege. Â
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!
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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.
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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.Â
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Facing its second top-10 opponent of three in a four-game span, DePaul was led by inside tandem of Jorie Allen and Meg Newman who totaled 15 points apiece. Allen added a season-high six assists while Newman collected a team-best seven rebounds.
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Las Vegas native Charlece Ohiaeri posted a career-high 12 points in front of her home crowd.
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As a team, the Blue Demons grabbed 42 rebounds, the most by any Oklahoma opponent through six games this season. Redshirt-sophomore Haley Walker grabbed six off the bench.
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Oklahoma (6-0) had four players finish in double figures led by Payton Verhulst's 18 points.
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How it Happened
Oklahoma jumped in front 14-5 behind an early 7-0 run before Ohiaeri knocked down a triple to cut the lead to four, 21-17, with 2:15 remaining in the first. The Sooners ended the period with six unanswered points to claim a 27-17 advantage after one.
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DePaul (2-4) went without a field goal for nearly three minutes midway through the second quarter leaving room for Oklahoma to expand its lead to 20. Five quick points from Allen breathed life into the Blue Demons and made way for Ohiaeri to hit her third triple of the half and trim the deficit to 15. The Sooners led 48-31 at halftime.
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Newman netted three-consecutive baskets to start the third quarter for the Blue Demons. A jumper on the left wing from Taylor Johnson-Matthews capped an 8-0 run for DePaul to come within 14 but Oklahoma scored the final 11 points of the quarter to pull ahead by 25.
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The Blue Demons outscored the Sooners 15-13 in the fourth quarter behind seven points from Newman, but it would not be enough to erase the deficit.
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Up Next
The Blue Demons are set to face No. 9 Kansas State in the consolation game of the Ball Dawgs Classic on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Tipoff from Lee's Family Forum is set for 11 a.m. PT/1 p.m. CT. Live coverage will be streamed on FloCollege. Â
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!
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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.
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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.Â
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Team Stats
DePaul
OK
FG%
.275
.500
3FG%
.167
.300
FT%
.636
.556
RB
42
57
TO
15
23
STL
9
10
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
15
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
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