DePaul University Athletics
Saturday, January 18
Omaha, Neb.
2 p.m.
DePaul University
at
Creighton
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Blue Demons and Bluejays face off at 2 p.m. in Omaha
CHICAGO – DePaul women's basketball is back on the road for the fourth time in five games with a visit to Creighton set for Saturday, Jan. 18. Tipoff from D.J. Sokol Arena is set for 2 p.m. CT.
Rob Simms and Jon Schriner will have the call for the BIG EAST Digital Network on FloCollege. Fans can also follow via live stats by visiting depaul.statbroadcast.com.
Demon Doings
DePaul will look to return to the win column and continue its strong start to 2025 after dropping its first game of the calendar year on Wednesday at Villanova. The Blue Demons are 9-10 on the season and 4-2 against BIG EAST competition.
Jorie Allen has been a consistent force inside for the Blue Demons, averaging a team-best 18.9 points per game which ranks third among all league players. Allen has scored 10 or more points in all 19 games this season, a streak which ranks sixth in program history. The graduate forward has put up nine 20-point games this season which is tied with UConn's Paige Bueckers for the conference lead. She has attempted 142 free throws this season and made 118 of those attempts (.830), both figures are good for fourth in Division I.
Junior transfer Taylor Johnson-Matthews has been a welcomed addition for DePaul, scoring 14.7 points across all games and 19.1 through six conference contests. Johnson-Matthews has recorded 10 or more points in 15 of 19 games this season.
Sophomore guard Shakara McCline provided a spark for the Blue Demons against the Wildcats, pouring in a season-high 14 points on 50-percent shooting from the field while grabbing a career-best seven rebounds. The East St. Louis, Ill. native has started the last four games for DePaul.
The Blue Demons are second in the BIG EAST in rebounds with 37.2 per game including a league-high 13.2 on the offensive end. Redshirt-junior Meg Newman paces the Blue Demons on the glass with 7.95 boards per game which is top-three in the conference. Newman has three games this season with 10 or more rebounds.
Creighton Notes
The Bluejays return to the court for the first time in a week and own a 14-3 overall record including a 6-0 mark in conference play.
Creighton, receiving votes in both national polls, has won its last five games after falling to No. 1 UCLA to close out non-conference action. The Jays are powered by a veteran core of returners including Morgan Maly, Lauren Jensen and Molly Mogensen. The trio accounts for 58-percent of the teams scoring this season with Maly and Jensen averaging 18.1 and 17.4 points per game, respectively.
As a team, Creighton ranks top-20 in the nation in three-pointers per game (9.2) and three-point percentage (.370). CU shares and takes care of the ball well, ranking seventh in Division I in assist/turnover ratio at 1.55.
Jim Flanery is in his 23rd season at the helm of his alma mater and has led the Bluejays to three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances.
Series Stuff
Saturday's meeting will be the 27th all-time between DePaul and Creighton. The Blue Demons lead the all-time series 16-10 with the Bluejays taking six of the last seven meetings.
DePaul is 8-4 in games played in Omaha and last picked up a victory inside D.J. Sokol Arena on Dec. 22, 2020, 90-81.
Up Next
DePaul will return home for a midweek matchup against Xavier on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Tipoff from Wintrust Arena is set for 7 p.m. CT with live coverage on FloCollege.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season Tickets for the 2024-25 women's basketball season at Wintrust Arena start at $95. Secure your seats today at www.DePaulBlueDemons.com/tickets and commit to DePaul Women's Basketball!
Mobile Passes, Group Outings, Suite Rentals and Single-Game Tickets are on sale now. Fans can stay up-to-date on special ticket offers by signing up for email or text updates from DePaul Athletics.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Basketball, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
Rob Simms and Jon Schriner will have the call for the BIG EAST Digital Network on FloCollege. Fans can also follow via live stats by visiting depaul.statbroadcast.com.
Demon Doings
DePaul will look to return to the win column and continue its strong start to 2025 after dropping its first game of the calendar year on Wednesday at Villanova. The Blue Demons are 9-10 on the season and 4-2 against BIG EAST competition.
Jorie Allen has been a consistent force inside for the Blue Demons, averaging a team-best 18.9 points per game which ranks third among all league players. Allen has scored 10 or more points in all 19 games this season, a streak which ranks sixth in program history. The graduate forward has put up nine 20-point games this season which is tied with UConn's Paige Bueckers for the conference lead. She has attempted 142 free throws this season and made 118 of those attempts (.830), both figures are good for fourth in Division I.
Junior transfer Taylor Johnson-Matthews has been a welcomed addition for DePaul, scoring 14.7 points across all games and 19.1 through six conference contests. Johnson-Matthews has recorded 10 or more points in 15 of 19 games this season.
Sophomore guard Shakara McCline provided a spark for the Blue Demons against the Wildcats, pouring in a season-high 14 points on 50-percent shooting from the field while grabbing a career-best seven rebounds. The East St. Louis, Ill. native has started the last four games for DePaul.
The Blue Demons are second in the BIG EAST in rebounds with 37.2 per game including a league-high 13.2 on the offensive end. Redshirt-junior Meg Newman paces the Blue Demons on the glass with 7.95 boards per game which is top-three in the conference. Newman has three games this season with 10 or more rebounds.
Creighton Notes
The Bluejays return to the court for the first time in a week and own a 14-3 overall record including a 6-0 mark in conference play.
Creighton, receiving votes in both national polls, has won its last five games after falling to No. 1 UCLA to close out non-conference action. The Jays are powered by a veteran core of returners including Morgan Maly, Lauren Jensen and Molly Mogensen. The trio accounts for 58-percent of the teams scoring this season with Maly and Jensen averaging 18.1 and 17.4 points per game, respectively.
As a team, Creighton ranks top-20 in the nation in three-pointers per game (9.2) and three-point percentage (.370). CU shares and takes care of the ball well, ranking seventh in Division I in assist/turnover ratio at 1.55.
Jim Flanery is in his 23rd season at the helm of his alma mater and has led the Bluejays to three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances.
Series Stuff
Saturday's meeting will be the 27th all-time between DePaul and Creighton. The Blue Demons lead the all-time series 16-10 with the Bluejays taking six of the last seven meetings.
DePaul is 8-4 in games played in Omaha and last picked up a victory inside D.J. Sokol Arena on Dec. 22, 2020, 90-81.
Up Next
DePaul will return home for a midweek matchup against Xavier on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Tipoff from Wintrust Arena is set for 7 p.m. CT with live coverage on FloCollege.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season Tickets for the 2024-25 women's basketball season at Wintrust Arena start at $95. Secure your seats today at www.DePaulBlueDemons.com/tickets and commit to DePaul Women's Basketball!
Mobile Passes, Group Outings, Suite Rentals and Single-Game Tickets are on sale now. Fans can stay up-to-date on special ticket offers by signing up for email or text updates from DePaul Athletics.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Basketball, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
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