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DePaul Makes 11 3-Pointers, Routs James Madison 97-67

Jessica January led sixth-seeded DePaul with 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting.

Lousville, Ky. (AP) - DePaul used hot 3-point shooting to rout James Madison.

The Blue Demons made 11 3-pointers to rout the 11th-seeded Dukes 97-67 on Friday in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.

Jessica January led sixth-seeded DePaul with 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Jacqui Grant added 15 points and nine rebounds. The Blue Demons shot an impressive 52 percent from beyond the arc (11 of 21) and 54 percent from the field (37 of 69).

DePaul (26-8) made 8 of 13 first-half 3s and shot 22 of 36 (61 percent) from the field to lead 55-30 at the break.