DePaul University Athletics
Sunday, December 7
Storrs, Conn.
12:00 PM
DePaul University
2-8,0-2Big East
35
at
102
No. 1 Connecticut
9-0,2-0Big East
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DePaul
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UConn
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DePaul Drops Road Game at No. 1 UConn
12/7/2025 1:52:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Davorija and Hagemann lead the Blue Demons with eight points apiece
STORRS, Conn. – DePaul women's basketball fell to top-ranked UConn 102-35 Sunday afternoon inside Gampel Pavilion. The Blue Demons were held to a season-low in points while the No. 1 Huskies shot 63-percent from the floor including a 66-percent clip from long range.
Freshman guard Gina Davorijia led the Blue Demons with a career-high eight points while Devin Hagemann added a season-high eight points of her own.
DePaul (2-8, 0-2 BIG EAST) committed a season-high 32 turnovers in which the Huskies turned into 52 points.
UConn's Sarah Strong had a game-high 20 points as the Huskies improved to 9-0 on the season and 2-0 in league play.
How It Happened
The Huskies started the game on a 14-0 run before Novik's drive to the basket earned DePaul their first field goal of the outing. Newman grabbed five rebounds and went 3-for-4 from the free throw line in the opening period as the Blue Demons trailed 28-9 after 10 minutes.
UConn outscored DePaul 23-3 to begin the second quarter before Ally Timm hit back-to-back triples to provide an offensive spark. The Huskies led 58-18 at the break.
Davorijia scored 8 of DePaul's 13 third-quarter points while the Huskies continued their hot shooting, connecting on 66-percent of attempts to take an 81-31 advantage into the final quarter.
DePaul was held to just four fourth-quarter points as UConn claimed their 27th-straight victory in the series between the two teams.
Up Next
The Blue Demons return to Wintrust Arena Thursday, Dec. 11 when UMass Lowell visits the South Loop. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT with coverage on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Demons
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Basketball, please visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Ticket Information
Season tickets for the 2025-26 DePaul women's basketball season are on sale now, starting at just $115. Season ticket holders receive access to every game at Wintrust Arena and exclusive benefits! Secure your seats today at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets. Group ticket options are also available now for parties of 10 or more, making it easy to bring your team, company or friends to a game. Explore all group ticket options at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Groups.
Flex plans, mobile passes and single-game tickets are also on sale. To stay up-to-date, sign up for DePaul Athletics email updates or text alerts.
Freshman guard Gina Davorijia led the Blue Demons with a career-high eight points while Devin Hagemann added a season-high eight points of her own.
DePaul (2-8, 0-2 BIG EAST) committed a season-high 32 turnovers in which the Huskies turned into 52 points.
UConn's Sarah Strong had a game-high 20 points as the Huskies improved to 9-0 on the season and 2-0 in league play.
How It Happened
The Huskies started the game on a 14-0 run before Novik's drive to the basket earned DePaul their first field goal of the outing. Newman grabbed five rebounds and went 3-for-4 from the free throw line in the opening period as the Blue Demons trailed 28-9 after 10 minutes.
UConn outscored DePaul 23-3 to begin the second quarter before Ally Timm hit back-to-back triples to provide an offensive spark. The Huskies led 58-18 at the break.
Davorijia scored 8 of DePaul's 13 third-quarter points while the Huskies continued their hot shooting, connecting on 66-percent of attempts to take an 81-31 advantage into the final quarter.
DePaul was held to just four fourth-quarter points as UConn claimed their 27th-straight victory in the series between the two teams.
Up Next
The Blue Demons return to Wintrust Arena Thursday, Dec. 11 when UMass Lowell visits the South Loop. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT with coverage on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Demons
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Basketball, please visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Ticket Information
Season tickets for the 2025-26 DePaul women's basketball season are on sale now, starting at just $115. Season ticket holders receive access to every game at Wintrust Arena and exclusive benefits! Secure your seats today at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets. Group ticket options are also available now for parties of 10 or more, making it easy to bring your team, company or friends to a game. Explore all group ticket options at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Groups.
Flex plans, mobile passes and single-game tickets are also on sale. To stay up-to-date, sign up for DePaul Athletics email updates or text alerts.
Team Stats
DePaul
UConn
FG%
.271
.635
3FG%
.286
.667
FT%
.750
.583
RB
26
39
TO
32
11
STL
7
23
Game Leaders
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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