Despite a strong performance by sophomore forward Abby O’Connor, the Loyola women’s basketball team (6-5) closed out the non-conference portion of its schedule with a 102-76 loss to No. 20 DePaul University at Gentile Arena Thursday night.
O’Connor had 12 of Loyola’s 24 points at halftime and finished with a career-high 31 on 12-for-19 shooting. She also grabbed eight rebounds in a season-high 39 out of 40 minutes. Sophomore guard Ellie Rice scored 18 points, 16 of which came in the second half. The Ramblers committed 26 turnovers on the night, which led to 34 points for the Blue Demons.