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No. 1 UConn Downs DePaul Wednesday Night
2/4/2026 9:20:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Kate Novik and Michelle Ojo score 10 points apiece
CHICAGO – No. 1 UConn women's basketball was too much for DePaul to handle on Wednesday night, handing the Blue Demons an 86–40 setback at Wintrust Arena. DePaul was held to 27 percent shooting from the field, while the Huskies connected at a 60 percent clip to remain undefeated on the season.
DePaul (5-20, 2-12 BIG EAST) was led by a pair of double-figure scorers in Kate Novik and Michelle Ojo. Novik filled the stat sheet with a team-high 10 points, nine rebounds and five assists. The performance marked her 17th double-digit scoring outing of the season and the eighth time she has dished out five or more assists.
Ojo reached double figures for the eighth time this season, adding 10 points on 50 percent shooting.
The Blue Demons collected 12 offensive rebounds and converted 10 second-chance points.
UConn (24-0, 13-0 BIG EAST) totaled 30 assists on 37 made field goals. Azzi Fudd led the Huskies with a game-high 25 points, knocking down 4-of-6 attempts from beyond the arc.
How It Happened
UConn connected on 13 of its first 15 field-goal attempts, while Novik scored six of DePaul's 10 first-quarter points as the Huskies opened a 31-10 lead after 10 minutes.
Ojo and Aizhanique Mayo hit the first two baskets of the second quarter before the Blue Demons endured a four-minute scoreless stretch. DePaul's defense held firm during that span, keeping UConn off the scoreboard. Ally Timm broke the drought with a floater in the lane, and Natiah Nelson's jumper closed the half with UConn maintaining a 44-20 advantage.
Devin Hagemann opened the third quarter with a quick three-pointer before UConn answered with a 7-0 run. Ojo finished a second-chance opportunity to put DePaul back on the board, but the Huskies responded with eight unanswered points to take a 59-25 lead into the final quarter.
Novik and Ojo combined for DePaul's final points as UConn closed the contest with a 27-15 fourth-quarter advantage to secure the 86-40 result.
Up Next
The Blue Demons will have the weekend off from competition before taking on St. John's Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Wintrust Arena.
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Ticket Information
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