Christina Rice
Ricky Esparza
80
Winner DePauw DPU 2-2,0-0 NCAC
53
Millikin MIL-U 2-2,0-0 CCIW
Winner
DePauw DPU
2-2,0-0 NCAC
80
Final
53
Millikin MIL-U
2-2,0-0 CCIW
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
DePauw DPU 15 19 30 16 80
Millikin MIL-U 14 15 12 12 53

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Morgan Vogels

Women's Basketball Faces Tough Test against DePauw in Home Opener

The Big Blue women's basketball team opened up their home slate of the 2025-26 season on Wednesday, November 19 against the Tigers of DePauw University, falling in a tough matchup 53-80. 

Millikin hung tough with the Tigers in the first half, down just 14-15 at the end of the first quarter and heading into the halftime break down 29-34. 

The Big Blue were plagued by turnovers, committing 22 to the Tigers' nine, with DePauw converting turnovers into 29 points. 

Millikin shot 35.1% from the field, going 20-for-57. 

Nikkel Johnson was a force in the paint for the Big Blue, scoring 24 points in 23 minutes on the floor. Johnson shot 10-for-15 from the field, securing six rebounds for the Big Blue. Christina Rice added eight points and a team-high nine rebounds. 

Riley Mont led the way for the Tigers with 23 points. Their balanced scoring attack included three more players in double figures. 

In the home opener, the Big Blue women's basketball team honored Millikin faculty and staff members who have made an impact on their college experience.

The Big Blue will return to their home floor at the Griswold Center on Saturday, November 22 with another tough feat ahead, a matchup with the #13 Bears of WashU. Tipoff is set for 2:00 PM. 
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