DePaul University Athletics
Saturday, December 20
Omaha, Neb.
1:00 PM
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3-11,0-3Big East
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Creighton
6-5,2-0Big East
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Fast Start Not Enough for DePaul at Creighton
12/20/2025 3:12:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Novik scores a team-high 11 points
OMAHA, Neb. – Despite leading by as many as 13 in the second quarter, DePaul women's basketball (3-11, 0-3 BIG EAST) couldn't sustain its offensive efficiency, falling 70–50 to Creighton Saturday afternoon at D.J. Sokol Arena. The Blue Demons shot 46-percent from the field in the opening quarter before converting on just 20-percent of attempts in the ensuing three periods.
How It Happened
Novik scored seven of DePaul's first nine points as the Blue Demons jumped out to a 9–2 lead, forcing a Creighton timeout with 5:35 remaining in the first quarter. The Bluejays trimmed the deficit to five before being held scoreless over the final three minutes of the frame. DePaul took a 20–10 lead into the second quarter, marking its highest-scoring quarter in BIG EAST play this season.
The Blue Demons were held scoreless for nearly three minutes in the second quarter, allowing Creighton to go on a 15–0 run and take a 27–25 lead. McCline's second three-pointer of the game snapped the drought and gave DePaul a 28–27 edge at the half.
DePaul shot just 21 percent (3-for-14) from the field in the third quarter as the Bluejays carried a 48–39 advantage into the final 10 minutes.
Creighton used a 13–0 run to extend its lead to 20 before the Blue Demons responded with six unanswered points to cut the deficit to 14 midway through the fourth quarter. The Bluejays then closed out the victory by converting four of their final five field-goal attempts.
Up Next
The Blue Demons will break for the holidays before returning to Wintrust Arena Monday, Dec. 29 to host Villanova. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. with coverage on ESPN+.
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.
Junior guard Kate Novik finished in double figures for the ninth time in 13 games, posting a team-high 11 points to go with nine rebounds and three assists. Shakara McCline added nine points, while Natiah Nelson and Alayna West chipped in eight apiece. West also recorded a career-high six steals, the most by a Blue Demon this season.
Creighton (6-5, 2-0 BIG EAST) turned 21 DePaul turnovers into 23 points. Three Bluejays finished in double figures, led by Grace Boffeli's game-high 17 points.How It Happened
Novik scored seven of DePaul's first nine points as the Blue Demons jumped out to a 9–2 lead, forcing a Creighton timeout with 5:35 remaining in the first quarter. The Bluejays trimmed the deficit to five before being held scoreless over the final three minutes of the frame. DePaul took a 20–10 lead into the second quarter, marking its highest-scoring quarter in BIG EAST play this season.
The Blue Demons were held scoreless for nearly three minutes in the second quarter, allowing Creighton to go on a 15–0 run and take a 27–25 lead. McCline's second three-pointer of the game snapped the drought and gave DePaul a 28–27 edge at the half.
DePaul shot just 21 percent (3-for-14) from the field in the third quarter as the Bluejays carried a 48–39 advantage into the final 10 minutes.
Creighton used a 13–0 run to extend its lead to 20 before the Blue Demons responded with six unanswered points to cut the deficit to 14 midway through the fourth quarter. The Bluejays then closed out the victory by converting four of their final five field-goal attempts.
Up Next
The Blue Demons will break for the holidays before returning to Wintrust Arena Monday, Dec. 29 to host Villanova. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. with coverage on ESPN+.
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
DePaul
CU
FG%
.300
.403
3FG%
.190
.240
FT%
.714
.700
RB
39
45
TO
21
17
STL
14
10
Game Leaders
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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