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DePaul guard Devin Hagemann falls to the ground at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The sophomore transfer from East Carolina started in 19 games last season.

Blue Demons Midseason Report: Looking for momentum beyond the final score

Halfway through the Big East schedule, the Blue Demons are falling short of their goals despite playing their best basketball as of late.
Peter Jurich, Asst. Sports Editor / January 23, 2026

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the DePaul Blue Demons’ goals were to finish in the top four in the Big East and “be in the conversation for postseason play,” according to head coach Jill M. Pizzotti. At...

DePaul guard Kate Novik takes a breath during their win against the Georgetown Hoyas at Wintrust Arena on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Novik was named to the Big East Honor roll for the second time this season.

Kate Novik earns second weekly honor roll in Big East

The junior guard took home another award after leading the Blue Demons in their 80-77 win over Georgetown.
Peter Jurich, Asst. Sports Editor / January 12, 2026

Junior guard Kate Novik was named to the Big East Honor Roll, the conference announced Monday. This marks the second time that the Belarus native has taken home the weekly award this season. Her first...

Kate Clarke high fives her teammates before a game on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at Wintrust Arena. The team wore red uniforms to honor their late former assistant coach, Maggie Dixon.

Senior guard Kate Clarke to take medical redshirt, miss entirety of 2025-26 season

One of DePaul’s premier offensive threats is set to miss the remainder of the year after playing 11 games during the 2024-25 season.
Peter Jurich, Asst. Sports Editor / January 8, 2026

On Thursday, the DePaul women’s basketball team announced that guard Kate Clarke would forgo the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to a hand injury sustained in mid-October. She will officially redshirt...

DePaul guard Natiah Nelson and forward Meg Newman sit during a timeout at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. This is the Providence Friars first time beating DePaul at Wintrust Arena.

Live Updates: DePaul women’s basketball falls to Providence, 69-59

DePaul is the only team in the Big East that hasn't beaten a conference opponent.
Peyton Hopp, Sports Editor / January 4, 2026

The DePaul Blue Demons (0-5 Big East record) are gearing up for a 2 p.m. matchup against the Providence Friars (1-3 Big East record). DePaul is the only team in the Big East that has yet to beat a conference...

DePaul guard Alayna West looks through Marquette defenders at Wintrust Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. This was the Blue Demons' first conference game of the season.

DePaul women’s basketball seeks stability in Big East play after 3-8 non-conference start

After dropping two games to conference opponents earlier in the season, the Blue Demons start their full Big East slate with a Dec. 20 road match against Creighton.
Peter Jurich, Asst. Sports Editor / December 20, 2025

“The team goals are pretty straight forward,” graduate forward Michelle Ojo said before DePaul’s Nov. 4 season opener. “We’re looking to be the most competitive team in the Big East.” Fellow...

Katelynn Oxley tips the ball over the volleyball net during a four-set match against Marquette on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. Oxley is a middle blocker.

Graduate student-athlete Katelynn Oxley to join women’s basketball roster

Oxley, who plays for DePaul women’s volleyball, will be playing basketball for the first time since high school.
Peyton Hopp, Sports Editor / December 11, 2025

DePaul women’s basketball head coach Jill Pizzotti announced Wednesday that student-athlete Katelynn Oxley will be joining the roster for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Oxley is a 6-foot-4 graduate...

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