Providence 69, Depaul 59

DePaul’s Hot Start Not Enough in 69-59 Loss to Providence

DePaul women's basketball built a 19-point first-half lead but couldn't sustain its offensive efficiency, falling 69-59 to Providence at Wintrust Arena Sunday afternoon.

Friars Overcome 19-Point Deficit To Defeat DePaul At Wintrust Arena, 69-59

CHICAGO, ILL. – The Providence College women's basketball team overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat DePaul, 69-59, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. It marked the Friars first win all-time against DePaul in Chicago, snapping an 18-game winless streak on the Blue Demons' homecourt. Sabou Gueye paced four Friars in double figures with 17 points. Orlagh Gormley had an impressive line of 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and nine steals.

DPU WBB vs. Providence

The DePaul Blue Demons (0-5 Big East record) are gearing up for a 2 p.m. matchup against the Providence Friars (1-3 Big East record). DePaul is the only team in the Big East that has yet to beat a conference opponent. The Blue Demons added to their losing streak on New Years Day, dropping a game to the St. John’s Red Storm, 75-58. The Friars are also on a losing streak, but they’ve won a… Source