DePaul University Athletics
Saturday, October 4
Chicago, Ill.
1 p.m.
DePaul University
vs
Creighton
DePaul Readies for No. 14 Creighton and Marquette
10/3/2025 2:28:00 PM | WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Blue Demons to host Bluejays before traveling to Golden Eagles
CHICAGO – DePaul (9-4, 2-0 BIG EAST) is set for its second weekend of conference action, hosting No. 14 Creighton at McGrath-Phillips Arena on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. Saturday serves as the program's Dig Pink match, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Blue Demons then travel north to Milwaukee, Wis., to face the Marquette Golden Eagles, who received 18 votes in the most recent AVCA poll. First serve from the Al McGuire Center is slated for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5. Both matches will stream on ESPN+.
"Our schedule continues to match us with teams that highlight exactly where we're trying to grow," said head coach Marie Zidek.
"Creighton plays with impressive consistency, doesn't give away many easy points and are excellent at protecting quality in first touch. Those just happen to be the areas we've been emphasizing, so what a perfect chance to improve by facing a team that does it so well. Add to that a Marquette squad playing with great confidence and we're in for a weekend full of challenges that will stretch us in all the right ways. I'm genuinely excited to see how this next chapter shapes our group. In a season where every BIG EAST match counts, our focus is ensuring each one strengthens our team and our program."
BLUE DEMON BITS
The Blue Demons head to the East coast for another pair of conference matches, Oct. 10-11. DePaul and St. John's will square off at 6 p.m. CT on Friday, Oct. 10, inside Carnesecca Arena. The Blue Demons then head to South Orange, N.J., to face Seton Hall at 4 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 11.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
Stay up to date with all things DePaul Volleyball at DePaulBlueDemons.com. For real-time updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or sign up for email updates and text alerts.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets for the 2025 DePaul volleyball season are on sale, starting at just $49. Season ticket holders receive access to all regular-season home matches and exclusive benefits! Secure your seats today at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets. Group ticket options are available now for parties of 10 or more, making it easy to bring your team, company or friends to a game. Explore all group ticket options at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Groups.
"Our schedule continues to match us with teams that highlight exactly where we're trying to grow," said head coach Marie Zidek.
"Creighton plays with impressive consistency, doesn't give away many easy points and are excellent at protecting quality in first touch. Those just happen to be the areas we've been emphasizing, so what a perfect chance to improve by facing a team that does it so well. Add to that a Marquette squad playing with great confidence and we're in for a weekend full of challenges that will stretch us in all the right ways. I'm genuinely excited to see how this next chapter shapes our group. In a season where every BIG EAST match counts, our focus is ensuring each one strengthens our team and our program."
BLUE DEMON BITS
- Kendall Timme is the first DePaul freshman in program history to earn BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week honors, leading the league in kills (4.86 per set) and points (5.21 per set) after opening weekend.
- Middle blocker Jade Dudley-Epps was tabbed to the BIG EAST Honor Roll, after notching a career-high nine blocks in the victory over the Huskies. Her 1.43 blocks per set place her fourth in the conference.
- Libero Eva Hurrle is averaging four digs per set, with her and Hadley Pride of Providence the only BIG EAST players to reach that mark through two conference matches.
- Senior Katelynn Oxley continues to be DePaul's most efficient attacker, hitting .338 on the year, including ten kills at a .444 clip in Saturday's win over the Friars.
- Currently, Timme and fellow freshman Morgan Stewart lead the team in kills. Two freshmen have not finished the season leading the squad in kills since 2007 (Jacie Fielder and Charla Drabant).
- Creighton has climbed to 14th in the most recent AVCA poll, after a non-conference slate that featured two ranked wins over Kansas and a narrow five-set loss to Nebraska
- The Bluejays have yet to drop a set in BIG EAST play, defeating Marquette, Xavier and Butler at home in straight sets, led by 42 total kills from senior Ava Martin
- Setter Annalea Maeder and middle blocker Kiara Reinhardt earned conference recognition for the Bluejays on Monday, with Maeder notching 33 assists, 11 digs and four blocks in Creighton's win over Xavier.
- Brian Rosen is in his inaugural season at the helm of the Bluejays, after serving as their associate head coach for the 2024 campaign. Rosen was also selected as 2024 AVCA National Assistant Coach of the Year.
- Marquette will conclude an 11-match streak at home when it hosts DePaul, winning six of the prior ten matches, including a sweep of then No.15 Florida.
- The Golden Eagles also hosted Providence and UConn to open league play, defeating both opponents in straight sets
- Elena Radeff and Isabela Haggard were tabbed to the BIG EAST Honor Roll Monday afternoon, with Radeff notching 18 kills at a league-best .500 clip.
- Natalie Ring has also excelled offensively for the Golden Eagles, ranking third in the league in hitting percentage (.393) and kills (4.33 per set) through two conference matches
- Tom Mendoza is in his first year leading Marquette, arriving to Wisconsin after spending seven seasons as the head coach at South Carolina. Mendoza led the Gamecocks to four NCAA tournament appearances throughout his tenure.
- DePaul seeks to defeat Marquette for the first time since November 1, 2008, when they won a five-set battle against the Golden Eagles at home
- The Bluejays hold the all-time series over the Blue Demons, 27-1, with DePaul's lone victory coming in the first meeting between the two teams on August 31, 2001
The Blue Demons head to the East coast for another pair of conference matches, Oct. 10-11. DePaul and St. John's will square off at 6 p.m. CT on Friday, Oct. 10, inside Carnesecca Arena. The Blue Demons then head to South Orange, N.J., to face Seton Hall at 4 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 11.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
Stay up to date with all things DePaul Volleyball at DePaulBlueDemons.com. For real-time updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or sign up for email updates and text alerts.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets for the 2025 DePaul volleyball season are on sale, starting at just $49. Season ticket holders receive access to all regular-season home matches and exclusive benefits! Secure your seats today at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets. Group ticket options are available now for parties of 10 or more, making it easy to bring your team, company or friends to a game. Explore all group ticket options at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Groups.
Players Mentioned
MB
/ WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
L/DS
/ WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
MB
/ WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
OH
/ WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
OH
/ WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALLHighlights: DePaul Volleyball at Loyola Chicago
Sunday, September 21
Highlights: Volleyball at Milwaukee
Wednesday, September 17
Highlights: Volleyball vs. Chicago State
Sunday, September 14
Highlights: Volleyball vs. Missouri State
Sunday, September 14