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DePaul's student-run newspaper since 1923
DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

Women's Sports

DePaul assistant women's basketball coaches Jessica January (left) and Ashton Millender stand on the court during the pregame warm-up at the scrimmage against Milwaukee at McGrath-Phillips Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Both played on the DePaul women's basketball team as students.

Family Ties: Former DePaul athletes return to lead their former teams

Alumni coaches come full circle, contributing to the teams that were instrumental to their athletic careers.
Kathryn Byrnes, Contributing Writer / November 3, 2025

Many DePaul coaches were once Blue Demon athletes themselves, with sports ranging from basketball and soccer to golf, track and beyond. The DePaulia spoke with some of the alumni coaches to see what brings...

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, Asst. Sports Editor / October 27, 2025
Ashton Millender and Jessica January return to DePaul’s sideline following productive careers as student athletes.
Amanda Saeger and Jade Dudley-Epps cheer each other on in a game against Creighton on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at McGrath-Phillips Arena. DePaul has a 2-1 conference record.

DePaul falls to 14th-ranked Creighton in Dig Pink Match Event

Coach Marie Zidek was not only proud of her team’s performance but also appreciative of the community support the team received.
Cristian Nuñez, Contributing Writer / October 6, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons lost against the Creighton Bluejays 3-1 (25-8, 27-29, 25-12, 25-17) to give the Blue Demons their first conference loss of the year.  On Oct. 4, 595 people attended the Dig Pink...

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