“When it was coming, it was a lot of excitement. But we’re not going to dwell on the fact that it’s delayed,” Pizzotti said. “You have an opportunity to play in the Big East and at a successful basketball program, DePaul University. There’s still a ton of great selling points and reasons for players to come and play at DePaul. It’s just going to be delayed a year, it’s not like we don’t have a lot of great things still to talk to recruits about.”

“Some wins,” Allen said as she smiled. “This season and my time at DePaul has been very special to me. This is my home, this is my family, so I’m soaking up every last second I have.”

“A couple shots fell and I had that extra boost of confidence,” Johnson-Matthews said. “And my teammates were cheering me on.”

The Bluejays have been blowing past the Blue Demons. Creighton has made three 3-pointers so far in the second half, while DePaul has only made one. A little over eight minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Creighton scored 12 points within the last four minutes of the quarter, compared to DePaul who only made two points. Allen currently leads the team with 18 points.

A nail-biter of a game we have on our hands. The Blue Demons have attempted eight less shots (21-of-40) than the Bluejays (24-of-48). A little more than a minute left in the third quarter.

Creighton calls a timeout when the second half has barely started. The Blue Demons have made six points while the Bluejays have made four points. 8:07 left in the third quarter.

This is the sixth time this season where DePaul has scored 30 or more points at halftime against Big East opponents. Creighton currently has made 50% of their shots, while DePaul has made 48%. Both teams have only made four 3-pointers so far.

Jorie Allen and Taylor Johnson-Matthews are currently the highest scorers; they both have 14 points.

The Blue Demons are keeping their course in this game. They have made 48% of their shots, while the Bluejays have made 38%. Jorie Allen has not sat out yet this game; she currently has seven points. 4:41 left in the second quarter.

The only shot DePaul has made so far in the second quarter is a free throw. Creighton has started to catch up a bit. 7:45 left in the second quarter.

DePaul finishes the last minute or so of the first quarter making eight points. The Blue Demons are currently making 50% of their shots, while the Bluejays are making 39%.

Jorie Allen and Taylor Johnson-Matthews have all of DePaul’s 12 points currently. Allen has four points, Johnson-Matthews has eight points. Less than five minutes left in the first quarter.

DePaul’s starters:

• Taylor-Johnson Matthews, Guard
• Sumer Lee, Guard
• Natiah Nelson, Guard
• Meg Newman, Forward
• Jorie Allen, Forward

Tip-off between DePaul’s Meg Newman and Creighton’s Mallory Brake is won by Creighton.

The game starts NOW!

G Grace Carstensen and G Maeve McErlane are inactive for today’s game. G Ally Timm, G/F Charlece Ohiaeri and G Alayna West who have also been injured are practicing with the team. To be determined if they will play in today’s game.