DePaul University Athletics
Monday, December 29
Chicago, Ill.
6:00 PM
DePaul University
3-12,0-4Big East
48
vs
81
Villanova
11-2,4-0Big East
1
2
3
4
F
Villanova
20
22
20
19
81
DePaul
7
12
11
18
48
Blue Demons Downed by Villanova in League Action Monday Night
12/29/2025 8:33:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Novik leads DePaul with 10 points
CHICAGO – DePaul women's basketball fell 81-48 to Villanova Monday night at Wintrust Arena in its final game of the 2025 calendar year. The Blue Demons were stifled on the offensive end of the floor, shooting 26 percent from the field while being blanked from behind the arc.
Kate Novik led the Blue Demons in scoring for the seventh time this season, recording a team-best 14 points to go along with six rebounds and a pair of steals. Freshman guard Gina Davorija tallied a career-best 10 points on 50-percent shooting from the field in addition to a game-high three steals.
As a team, DePaul hit a season-high 16 free throws and shot 76-percent from the charity stripe.
Villanova (11-2, 4-0 BIG EAST) had four players finish in double figure scoring led by Brynn McCurry's 18 points.
How It Happened
Villanova started the game on a 7-0 run and forced an early DePaul timeout. West hit the Blue Demons' lone field goal of the first quarter as the Wildcats led 20-7 after 10 minutes of play.
Natiah Nelson and Novik scored on three-straight possessions to close the gap to 15, 28-13. An 8-0 Wildcat run ensued as the visitors pushed their lead to 42-19 at halftime.
The Blue Demons were held without a field goal for nearly 8 minutes in the third quarter as Villanova extended its advantage to 62-30 heading into the final period.
DePaul (3-12, 0-4 BIG EAST) kept the fourth-quarter margin tight at 19-18, with the final score being 81-48 in favor of the Wildcats.
Up Next
The Blue Demons ring in the New Year with a trip to the Big Apple Jan. 1 to take on St. John's. Tipoff from Carnesecca Arena is set for 1 p.m. CT. Coverage will be carried 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.
Kate Novik led the Blue Demons in scoring for the seventh time this season, recording a team-best 14 points to go along with six rebounds and a pair of steals. Freshman guard Gina Davorija tallied a career-best 10 points on 50-percent shooting from the field in addition to a game-high three steals.
As a team, DePaul hit a season-high 16 free throws and shot 76-percent from the charity stripe.
Villanova (11-2, 4-0 BIG EAST) had four players finish in double figure scoring led by Brynn McCurry's 18 points.
How It Happened
Villanova started the game on a 7-0 run and forced an early DePaul timeout. West hit the Blue Demons' lone field goal of the first quarter as the Wildcats led 20-7 after 10 minutes of play.
Natiah Nelson and Novik scored on three-straight possessions to close the gap to 15, 28-13. An 8-0 Wildcat run ensued as the visitors pushed their lead to 42-19 at halftime.
The Blue Demons were held without a field goal for nearly 8 minutes in the third quarter as Villanova extended its advantage to 62-30 heading into the final period.
DePaul (3-12, 0-4 BIG EAST) kept the fourth-quarter margin tight at 19-18, with the final score being 81-48 in favor of the Wildcats.
Up Next
The Blue Demons ring in the New Year with a trip to the Big Apple Jan. 1 to take on St. John's. Tipoff from Carnesecca Arena is set for 1 p.m. CT. Coverage will be carried 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
VU
DePaul
FG%
.500
.267
3FG%
.304
.000
FT%
.778
.762
RB
40
34
TO
12
13
STL
8
7
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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