CINCINNATI (Interstat) — Xavier overcame a slow start with a 29-point fourth quarter to defeat DePaul 71-61 in a Big East women’s basketball game Tuesday night at Cintas Center.

The Blue Demons led by as many as 13 in the first half and took a 53-42 lead into the final period. The Musketeers stormed back, outscoring DePaul 29-8 in the quarter to secure the win. Meri Kanerva led Xavier with 15 points, while MacKenzie Givens added 18 and Mariyah Noel scored 16. Alayna West and Michelle Ojo each scored 12 for DePaul.

Xavier improved to 10-7. DePaul fell to 4-15.