DePaul University Athletics
Thursday, December 11
Chicago, Ill.
6:00 PM
DePaul University
3-8,0-2Big East
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UMass Lowell
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Kate Novik’s Triple Double Paces DePaul in 78-48 Win Over UMass Lowell
12/11/2025 8:53:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
CHICAGO – DePaul women's basketball returned to the win column with a wire-to-wire 78-48 victory over UMass Lowell Thursday night at Wintrust Arena. Junior guard Kate Novik powered the win with her first career triple-double, finishing with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, the eighth triple-double in program history.
Michelle Ojo led four Blue Demons in double figures with a career-best 20 points on 69-percent shooting from the floor. The graduate guard made her first eight attempts and added seven rebounds. Sophomore Natiah Nelson contributed 14 points on 60-percent shooting and pulled down six boards. Meg Newman rounded out the quartet of double-figure scorers with 10 points and four rebounds.
As a team, DePaul (3-8, 0-2 BIG EAST) dominated the paint 48-26, matching its season high in paint points. The Blue Demons secured 18 offensive rebounds and blanked the River Hawks in second-chance points, 19-0.
DePaul also recorded 25 assists on 33 made field goals, marking its fourth game this season with 20 or more helpers.
Jaini Edmonds led UMass Lowell with 20 points.
How It Happened
Both teams struggled to find an early rhythm, combining for just four made field goals in the first five minutes. DePaul held UMass Lowell scoreless over the final 2:37 of the opening quarter to take a 15-9 lead.
Newman scored the first six points of the second period to push the margin to 21-14. The Blue Demons then closed the half on an 18-2 run, fueled by eight points each from Newman and Ojo, to take a 39-21 advantage into the locker room.
UMass Lowell (4-6) opened the third quarter hitting three of its first four attempts, but DePaul answered with an 8-0 run to build its largest lead, 53-28, with 4:45 left in the frame. The Blue Demons shot 60 percent in the quarter and carried a 68-36 lead into the fourth.
The River Hawks scored the first six points of the final stanza before Sumer Lee connected on her second basket at the 6:41 mark. Despite being outscored 12-10 in the quarter, DePaul controlled the rest of the way to secure the 78-48 win.
Up Next
The Blue Demons host No. 25 Michigan State at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Dec. 14. Tipoff is set for 4:30 p.m. with FS1 carrying the broadcast.
Follow the Blue Demons
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Basketball, please visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Ticket Information
Season tickets for the 2025-26 DePaul women's basketball season are on sale now, starting at just $115. Season ticket holders receive access to every game at Wintrust Arena and exclusive benefits! Secure your seats today at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets. Group ticket options are also 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.
Flex plans, mobile passes and single-game tickets are also on sale. To stay up-to-date, sign up for DePaul Athletics email updates or text alerts.
Michelle Ojo led four Blue Demons in double figures with a career-best 20 points on 69-percent shooting from the floor. The graduate guard made her first eight attempts and added seven rebounds. Sophomore Natiah Nelson contributed 14 points on 60-percent shooting and pulled down six boards. Meg Newman rounded out the quartet of double-figure scorers with 10 points and four rebounds.
As a team, DePaul (3-8, 0-2 BIG EAST) dominated the paint 48-26, matching its season high in paint points. The Blue Demons secured 18 offensive rebounds and blanked the River Hawks in second-chance points, 19-0.
DePaul also recorded 25 assists on 33 made field goals, marking its fourth game this season with 20 or more helpers.
Jaini Edmonds led UMass Lowell with 20 points.
How It Happened
Both teams struggled to find an early rhythm, combining for just four made field goals in the first five minutes. DePaul held UMass Lowell scoreless over the final 2:37 of the opening quarter to take a 15-9 lead.
Newman scored the first six points of the second period to push the margin to 21-14. The Blue Demons then closed the half on an 18-2 run, fueled by eight points each from Newman and Ojo, to take a 39-21 advantage into the locker room.
UMass Lowell (4-6) opened the third quarter hitting three of its first four attempts, but DePaul answered with an 8-0 run to build its largest lead, 53-28, with 4:45 left in the frame. The Blue Demons shot 60 percent in the quarter and carried a 68-36 lead into the fourth.
The River Hawks scored the first six points of the final stanza before Sumer Lee connected on her second basket at the 6:41 mark. Despite being outscored 12-10 in the quarter, DePaul controlled the rest of the way to secure the 78-48 win.
Up Next
The Blue Demons host No. 25 Michigan State at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Dec. 14. Tipoff is set for 4:30 p.m. with FS1 carrying the broadcast.
Follow the Blue Demons
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Basketball, please visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Ticket Information
Season tickets for the 2025-26 DePaul women's basketball season are on sale now, starting at just $115. Season ticket holders receive access to every game at Wintrust Arena and exclusive benefits! Secure your seats today at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets. Group ticket options are also 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.
Flex plans, mobile passes and single-game tickets are also on sale. To stay up-to-date, sign up for DePaul Athletics email updates or text alerts.
Team Stats
Lowell
DePaul
FG%
.408
.471
3FG%
.211
.250
FT%
.500
.667
RB
28
41
TO
26
12
STL
5
9
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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