CHICAGO — Marquette women’s basketball dropped its first BIG EAST match of the season after falling to No. 16 DePaul 89-71 Sunday afternoon.
This was the first time the two teams had met since the BIG EAST Championship Final.
The Golden Eagles came out with a quick start, going on an 8-2 run in the first three minutes. Momentum shifted toward DePaul as MU finished the first quarter with 11 turnovers.
The Blue Demons offense dominated in the second quarter, shooting 65% from the field. Marquette didn’t make a three-pointer until the 1:06 mark of the second quarter.