DePaul University Athletics
Friday, October 10
Queens, NY
6 p.m.
DePaul University
at
St. John's
DePaul Heads East to Tackle St. John’s and Seton Hall
10/9/2025 2:56:00 PM | WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Blue Demons seeking first road victory in league play
CHICAGO – DePaul volleyball concludes its three-match road swing at St. John's and Seton Hall this weekend. The Blue Demons square off with the Red Storm at 6 p.m. CT on Friday, October 10, inside Carnesecca Arena, with streaming on ESPN+ here. DePaul then travels to Seton Hall to face the Pirates on Saturday, October 11. First serve is set for 4 p.m. CT from Walsh Gymnasium, with radio coverage available here. Saturday's match will not be streamed.
"As the pressure intensifies in October, our team remains sharply focused on upcoming road matchups against St. John's and Seton Hall," said head coach Marie Zidek.
"We are determined to showcase our brand of volleyball with elevated commitment and energy. Erin Jones of St. John's continues to be one of the most well-rounded players in the nation and leads the BIG EAST in triple-doubles. Seton Hall, led by the experienced Asli Subasili, has retooled its lineup and poses a strong challenge. Both teams are tough competitors on their home courts, but we're ready for the battle. Fans can expect classic BIG EAST showdowns this weekend."
BLUE DEMON BITS
The Blue Demons return home next weekend for another pair of BIG EAST matches, hosting Butler and Xavier. First serve against the Bulldogs is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, while the match against the Musketeers is slated to commence at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. Tickets are available here and both matches will stream on ESPN+.
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.
"As the pressure intensifies in October, our team remains sharply focused on upcoming road matchups against St. John's and Seton Hall," said head coach Marie Zidek.
"We are determined to showcase our brand of volleyball with elevated commitment and energy. Erin Jones of St. John's continues to be one of the most well-rounded players in the nation and leads the BIG EAST in triple-doubles. Seton Hall, led by the experienced Asli Subasili, has retooled its lineup and poses a strong challenge. Both teams are tough competitors on their home courts, but we're ready for the battle. Fans can expect classic BIG EAST showdowns this weekend."
BLUE DEMON BITS
- The Blue Demons average a conference-best 14.21 digs per set, led by freshman libero Eva Hurrle, who is fourth in the league with 3.86 digs per set
- Kendall Timme continues to be one of DePaul's most effective attackers, ranking fourth in the BIG EAST and first among league freshmen with 4.14 kills per set
- Timme owns a team-best 168 kills, followed closely by fellow freshman Morgan Stewart, who has notched 165 kills through 15 matches
- Middle blocker Jade Dudley-Epps excels both at the net and behind the service line, leading the team in total blocks (64) and service aces (21)
- The sophomore's 1.36 blocks per set are good for fifth in the conference through four league matches
- The Red Storm own a 5-12 record, with their lone victory in conference play coming in four sets against Providence last Friday.
- Jones leads the squad with 214 total kills, averaging 3.45 per set across all matches. In league play, she owns a BIG EAST-best 4.31 kills per set.
- Libero Rashanny Solano-Smith adds 4.00 digs per set in conference play, one of just three players in the BIG EAST to do so
- Joanne Persico is in her 32nd year at the helm of the program, the all-time winningest coach at a single BIG EAST program, with 593 career victories
- Seton Hall is 6-9 overall, including 0-4 in BIG EAST play, most recently falling to the Friars in five sets on the road.
- Freshman Sadie Reich leads the Pirates with 3.38 kills per set, good for tenth in the league. Timme and Georgetown freshman Samantha Soderlund are the only freshmen to average more kills per set.
- Subasli's numbers for the Pirates closely mirror those of Dudley-Epps for the Blue Demons, with Subasli also leading her squad in blocks (60) and service aces (20)
- Freshman Emilee Fuller and sophomore Gwen Adler split setting responsibilities for Seton Hall, with Adler averaging a team-best 6.09 assists per set
- St. John's owns the all-time series, 25-9, but DePaul won two of three meetings between the sides in 2024, including a three-set victory to open the BIG EAST Tournament
- The Pirates hold a 21-9 advantage in the all-time series, but the Blue Demons have emerged victorious in eight of the last ten matches, dating back to 2019
The Blue Demons return home next weekend for another pair of BIG EAST matches, hosting Butler and Xavier. First serve against the Bulldogs is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, while the match against the Musketeers is slated to commence at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. Tickets are available here and both matches will stream on ESPN+.
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.
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