Jack McCarthy
DePaul senior guard Deirdre Naughton will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee, according to a statement released today.
Naughton, a second team all-Big East selection last season, was injured during the Blue Demons' 59-55 non-conference loss at Northwestern on Tuesday. She was averaging a team-high 17.5 points per game.
"Deirdre Naughton has been the heart and soul of this basketball team," DePaul coach Doug Bruno said. "To lose her for the season is a devastating blow to this team. Every team in the nation at one time or another has been forced to deal with the adversity of injuries. Losing Deirdre Naughton will test the mettle of this year's ball club and we do expect every member of our team to step up in her absence."
The Blue Demons (4-1) travel to Northern Illinois for a non-conference game on Saturday. They are ranked 15th nationally by the Associated Press and 22nd in the ESPN/ USA Today coaches' survey.
DePaul senior guard Deirdre Naughton will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee, according to a statement released today.
Naughton, a second team all-Big East selection last season, was injured during the Blue Demons' 59-55 non-conference loss at Northwestern on Tuesday. She was averaging a team-high 17.5 points per game.
"Deirdre Naughton has been the heart and soul of this basketball team," DePaul coach Doug Bruno said. "To lose her for the season is a devastating blow to this team. Every team in the nation at one time or another has been forced to deal with the adversity of injuries. Losing Deirdre Naughton will test the mettle of this year's ball club and we do expect every member of our team to step up in her absence."
The Blue Demons (4-1) travel to Northern Illinois for a non-conference game on Saturday. They are ranked 15th nationally by the Associated Press and 22nd in the ESPN/ USA Today coaches' survey.
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