AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 4 Texas dominated the offensive glass and forced 25 turnovers to blow out DePaul 91-61 in NCAA women’s basketball action Sunday in Chicago, Illinois.
Taylor Jones posted a double-double scoring 22 points on 10 of 13 shooting with 12 rebounds, nine offensive, to lead the Longhorns to 62 points in the paint and 22 second-chance points. Texas outrebounded the Blue Demons 45-29 for the game and scored 29 points off turnovers.
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DePaul guard Taylor Johnson-Matthews, left, guards Texas guard Jordan Lee (7) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) -
Texas guard Bryanna Preston drives to the basket against DePaul guard Shakara McCline during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) -
Texas center Kyla Oldacre shoots the ball over DePaul forward Meg Newman during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) -
Texas guard Laila Phelia drives to the basket past DePaul guard Angelina Smith during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) -
DePaul guard Taylor Johnson-Matthews guards Texas guard Jordan Lee during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) -
Texas guard Shay Holle shoots the ball DePaul guard Taylor Johnson-Matthews during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) -
Texas guard Shay Holle guards DePaul guard Taylor Johnson-Matthews during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) -
Texas guard Jordana Codio drives to the basket against DePaul guard Taylor Johnson-Matthews during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) -
Texas guard Jordana Codio drives to the basket against DePaul forward Jorie Allen during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) -
Texas guard Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (32) shoots over DePaul forward Meg Newman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) -
Texas guard Rori Harmon (3) shoots the ball over DePaul guard Taylor Johnson-Matthews (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Madison Booker and Laila Phelia each scored 10 points for Texas. Point guard Rori Harmon notched nine assists to go with seven points. The Longhorns shot 51% and held DePaul to 37% with only 13 2-point field goals. The Blue Demons shot 6-for-14 from 3-point range and 19-for-51 overall.
Texas never trailed in the game and scored on almost 60% of its possessions. The Longhorns outscored DePaul 23-12 in the opening quarter and extended their lead to 43-28 by halftime.
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DePaul’s Jorie Allen led all scorers with 23 points on 8 of 17 shooting.
Texas (3-0) hosts Tarleton State at 11 a.m., Wednesday.