Five DePaul Games to Watch This Week: Track and field, men’s and women’s basketball and women’s tennis

Track and field starts up their January schedule as women’s tennis plays their first event of the winter season.

Peyton Hopp and Laura Vázquez David

January 10, 2026

Brandon Maclin defends the ball against Chicago State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Wintrust Arena. DePaul has a 10-7 overall record.

Sunday, Jan. 11

Women’s tennis, Northwestern University Hidden Duals @ Evanston, Ill.

DePaul travels north to Evanston to play in the Hidden Duals tournament where they will face Northwestern and Northern Illinois.

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Women’s basketball v. Xavier @ 5:30 p.m.

Cintas Center

Streaming on ESPN+

DePaul faces off for the first time against the Xavier Musketeers this season. They come into this game after winning their first conference game of the season against Georgetown.

Friday, Jan. 16

Men’s basketball v. Marquette @ 7:30 p.m.

Wintrust Arena

Broadcasting on FS1

The DePaul Blue Demons are back in the South Loop with a matchup against the Marquette Golden Eagles. DePaul is back from a Big East road trip to UConn where they lost, 60-72.

Saturday, Jan. 17

Track and Field, Cardinal Opener @ Naperville, Ill.

This is the second meeting the Blue Demons will attend in 2026, with the first being the Badger Midwest Invitational in Chicago.

Women’s basketball v. Seton Hall @ 2 p.m.

Wintrust Arena

Streaming on ESPN+

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Peyton Hopp, Sports Editor

Peyton Hopp is a first year graduate student at DePaul working towards her masters in sports journalism. She completed her undergraduate degree at DePaul in sports communication and journalism. She enjoys keeping her mind busy, so you can find her watching a sports game or listening to music. Contact Peyton: [email protected]

Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Content Managing Editor

Laura is a second-year graduate student earning her Master’s degree in sports Journalism and Latino Communication. At DePaulia, Laura writes in both English and Spanish, honoring her Boricua roots. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Laura enjoys going to the beach and listening to Bad Bunny. Contact Laura: [email protected]

Zoey Duchene, Asst. Photo Editor

Zoey Duchene is a sophomore studying journalism with a minor in french. When not out on assignment, she spends most of her time making jewelry and practicing her film photography skills. Contact Zoey: [email protected]