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DePaul guard Kate Novik drives against Northwestern at Wintrust Arena on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Novik currently averages 17 points per game, which is the most on the team.

Live Updates: DePaul women’s basketball falls to undefeated Northwestern, 79-72

DePaul and Northwestern have played against each other since 1999.
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Writer / November 17, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons (1-2) look to even their season record on Monday morning in an 11 a.m. battle against the Northwestern Wildcats (3-0) at Wintrust Arena. After starting their season with a 92-54...

Photo: Eva Epley, Photo Illustration: Jake Cox

DePaul women’s basketball adds star Wisconsin-based guard Mikaia Litza to 2026 recruiting class

Wauwatosa East’s Litza set to join Blue Demons following a decorated high school career.
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Writer / November 13, 2025

On Thursday, DePaul women’s basketball head coach Jill Pizzotti announced that Mikaia Litza officially signed a letter of intent to join the Blue Demons for the 2026-27 season. Hailing from Wauwatosa...

DePaul guard Ally Timm drives past Valparaiso defenders in their home opener at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Timm was named the Big East Freshman of the Week after opening the season with a 28 point performance.

Ally Timm named Big East Freshman of the Week

Timm starts her season off strong with a nod from the Big East.
Peyton Hopp, Sports Editor / November 10, 2025

The Big East named DePaul women’s basketball redshirt freshman Ally Timm Big East Freshman of the Week on Monday. This is the first week of the season where the Big East names outstanding women’s basketball...

DePaul guard Natiah Nelson drives against Valparaiso defenders at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. This is Nelson's second season with the team.

Live Updates: DePaul women’s basketball cruises past Valparaiso, 92-54

The Blue Demons play their first regular season game at Wintrust Arena.
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Writer / November 4, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons tip off the 2025-26 regular season on Tuesday night with a 6 p.m. home matchup against Valparaiso. A little over a week removed from their 77-73 exhibition win versus Milwaukee in...

Michelle Ojo celebrates on the bench of the DePaul team at a scrimmage versus the Milwaukee Panthers on Oct. 25, 2025. Ojo was named Kay Yow Servant Leader, first in DePaul women’s basketball program history.

Michelle Ojo named first Kay Yow Servant Leader in DePaul women’s basketball program

Ahead of her first season with the Blue Demons, the forward is making her presence felt, on the team and in the community.
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Writer / October 27, 2025

Michelle Ojo has not been at DePaul for long, but she is already making an impact on and off the court.  On Oct. 27, Ojo, a forward who transferred this offseason from the University of Delaware, was...

Assistant women's basketball coach Ashton Millender throws basketballs during pregame practice at the women's exhibition game against Milwaukee at McGrath-Phillips Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Millender played on the DePaul women's basketball team as a student.

Back In Blue: Assistant coaches, DePaul crafted

Ashton Millender and Jessica January return to DePaul’s sideline following productive careers as student athletes.
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter / October 27, 2025
Ashton Millender and Jessica January return to DePaul’s sideline following productive careers as student athletes.
File-Meg Newman (9) and Kate Clark (25) walk onto the court during a game on Monday, Mar. 3, 2025. DePaul women’s basketball starts their regular season on Nov. 4.

Potbelly Milkshakes and Fast Breaks: The bond behind DePaul’s dynamic duo

The Blue Demons are banking on the leadership on the court of two key returning players who have developed a special bond off of it.
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Writer / October 27, 2025
The Blue Demons are banking on the leadership on the court of two key returning players who have developed a special bond off of it.
DePaul redshirt freshman guard Alayna West (3) dribbles the ball against Milwaukee at the women's basketball exhibition game at McGrath-Phillips Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. West was DePaul's highest scorer with 14 points.

A Perfect Split for a Fresh Start: Jill Pizzotti’s first DePaul squad balances new and old

The Blue Demons look to turn the page to a new era and climb the ranks of the Big East.
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter / October 27, 2025

The 2025-26 women's basketball season is about to tip off, ringing in a new era for the program in Lincoln Park. In her first season as the full-time head coach, Jill Pizzotti, a former DePaul assistant...

‘Application pending’: A look into DePaul women's basketball ‘charge club’

‘Application pending’: A look into DePaul women’s basketball ‘charge club’

A wall of photos, friendly competition and a “charge queen” title are redefining what team grit looks like for the Blue Demons.
Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Content Managing Editor / October 27, 2025
A wall of photos, friendly competition and a “charge queen” title are redefining what team grit looks like for the Blue Demons.
Jill Pizzotti coaches the DePaul women's basketball team on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Sullivan Athletic Center. This will be Pizzotti's first season as the head coach.

A Lifelong Love of the Game: Jill Pizzotti’s road to DePaul’s women’s basketball head coach

As Pizzotti starts her first year at the helm of the program, she reflects back on her life with basketball.
Peyton Hopp, Sports Editor / October 27, 2025
As Pizzotti starts her first year at the helm of the program, she reflects back on her life with basketball.
Before The Buzzer: DePaul’s favorite pre-game jamz

Before The Buzzer: DePaul’s favorite pre-game jamz

Men’s and women’s basketball share their go-to pre-game songs.
Laura Vázquez David and Peyton Hopp / October 27, 2025

The sports editors asked the players and head coaches during the men’s and women’s basketball media days what their favorite pregame songs are. There was a wide range of answers, including artists...

Shakara McCline dribbles the ball against Xavier on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Mohegan Sun Arena. DePaul women's basketball finished last season with an overall record of 13-19.

DePaul women’s basketball releases 2025-26 conference schedule, looks to ‘climb the ladder in the Big East’

The Blue Demons tip off a new era with coach Jill M. Pizzotti calling the shots from the sideline
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Writer / September 19, 2025

A new era of DePaul women’s basketball is on the horizon, and the team and fans alike got a clearer look at this year’s path with the Big East releasing conference schedules on Sept. 19.  This...

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