Evansville opened its 2026-27 season with a 90-65 loss at DePaul after turning an early 12-point advantage into a four-point halftime deficit. Four Aces scored in double figures, led by Mireia Mustaros’ 15 points, but DePaul’s second-half runs and stronger 3-point shooting pulled the game away.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: DePaul 90, Evansville 65.
  • Mireia Mustaros: 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting.
  • Freshmen Jayden Scott and Kelyn Johnson scored 13 and 11 points, respectively.
  • Evansville shot 9-of-12 from the field and 5-of-7 from 3-point range in the first quarter.
  • In the fourth quarter, Evansville made 1-of-9 3-point attempts; DePaul made 4-of-7.
Yes, But

The Aces showed promise with an explosive start and productive debuts from Johnson and Scott, while Avery Kelley returned from injury to score 10. But DePaul’s 13-0 second-quarter run and continued scoring surges after halftime erased Evansville’s early momentum.

What's Next

Evansville returns to action Saturday at Lindenwood, with tipoff set for 1 p.m. CT in St. Charles, Missouri.

Bottom Line

Evansville’s young group offered early signs of offensive potential, but sustaining that production after a fast start will be the key test in its next game.