Valparaiso 54, at DePaul 92

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Interstat) — The DePaul women’s basketball team opened its season with a dominant 92-54 victory over Valparaiso on Tuesday night at Allstate Arena, overwhelming the Beacons with a relentless defensive effort and a balanced scoring attack. The Blue Demons seized control of the game with a decisive third quarter, outscoring the Beacons 25-9 to turn a competitive first half into a lopsided affair. DePaul’s defense was the story of the game, forcing Valparaiso into 33 turnovers and converting those into numerous fast-break opportunities. DePaul also recorded 21 steals and seven blocks, stifling the Valparaiso offense throughout the contest.… Read more...