DePaul University Athletics
Thursday, December 4
Chicago, Ill.
8:00 PM
DePaul University
vs
Marquette
Blue Demons Begin BIG EAST Schedule Thursday Night vs. Marquette
12/3/2025 9:35:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Two longtime foes meet at Wintrust Arena to kickoff league slate
CHICAGO – DePaul women's basketball returns to Wintrust Arena Thursday night to begin BIG EAST play against longtime rival Marquette. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. CT with Chris Vosters and Chloe Marotta on the call for Peacock.
Those who carry a subscription can access the Peacock stream while fans who have Xfinity Cable and YouTube TV can tune in on the newly relaunched NBC Sports Network (NBCSN). Viewers on these platforms will not need a Peacock subscription to watch the contest.
Tickets for DePaul's BIG EAST opener are available here.
Demon Doings
DePaul (2-6) returns to action Thursday seeking to bounce back from a 71-41 defeat to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. The Blue Demons look to reset when stepping into conference play on the offensive end of the floor after being held to a season low in points in three-consecutive games.
In BIG EAST openers DePaul is 16-4 (.800) since joining the conference prior to the 2005-06 season. The Blue Demons have won their first game in league play six seasons in a row. Creighton was the last team to beat DePaul in the first game of the conference season, Dec. 29, 2018.
Kate Novik and Natiah Nelson average double figures for the Blue Demons, posting 14.2 points and 10.5 points per game, respectively. Novik's scoring average ranks eighth among BIG EAST players while she also leads the team in assists (3.5 apg) and blocks (1.1 bpg). She has scored in double figures in six of eight games this season.
In their last five games, the Blue Demons have dished out 92 assists on 112 made field which is good for an 82-percent assist rate while on the defensive end of the ball, DePaul is forcing 21.6 turnovers per game and have totaled five games this season with 20 or more opponent miscues.
Scouting Marquette
Marquette (4-3) is coming off a pair of losses to Iowa State and Gonzaga at Cocunut Hoops in Fort, Myers Fla. After returning all its players from the 2024-25 season, Marquette was selected to finish second in the BIG EAST in the conference's preseason coaches' poll. Junior forward Skylar Forbes is one of four players averaging double figures for MU with a team-high 13.9 points per game to go with 2.1 blocks per contest. Cara Consuegra is in her second season leading the program in Milwaukee.
Series Stuff
Thursday's matchup will be the 89th all-time meeting between the longtime foes. The Blue Demons lead the all-time series 49-39 although the Golden Eagles have won the last seven contests. In games played at home, DePaul is 32-11.
Up Next
The Blue Demons head East to take on top-ranked UConn Sunday, Dec. 7 in Storrs, Conn. Tipoff from Gampel Pavilion is set for 12 p.m. CT with the action broadcast on FS1.
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.
Those who carry a subscription can access the Peacock stream while fans who have Xfinity Cable and YouTube TV can tune in on the newly relaunched NBC Sports Network (NBCSN). Viewers on these platforms will not need a Peacock subscription to watch the contest.
Tickets for DePaul's BIG EAST opener are available here.
Demon Doings
DePaul (2-6) returns to action Thursday seeking to bounce back from a 71-41 defeat to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. The Blue Demons look to reset when stepping into conference play on the offensive end of the floor after being held to a season low in points in three-consecutive games.
In BIG EAST openers DePaul is 16-4 (.800) since joining the conference prior to the 2005-06 season. The Blue Demons have won their first game in league play six seasons in a row. Creighton was the last team to beat DePaul in the first game of the conference season, Dec. 29, 2018.
Kate Novik and Natiah Nelson average double figures for the Blue Demons, posting 14.2 points and 10.5 points per game, respectively. Novik's scoring average ranks eighth among BIG EAST players while she also leads the team in assists (3.5 apg) and blocks (1.1 bpg). She has scored in double figures in six of eight games this season.
In their last five games, the Blue Demons have dished out 92 assists on 112 made field which is good for an 82-percent assist rate while on the defensive end of the ball, DePaul is forcing 21.6 turnovers per game and have totaled five games this season with 20 or more opponent miscues.
Scouting Marquette
Marquette (4-3) is coming off a pair of losses to Iowa State and Gonzaga at Cocunut Hoops in Fort, Myers Fla. After returning all its players from the 2024-25 season, Marquette was selected to finish second in the BIG EAST in the conference's preseason coaches' poll. Junior forward Skylar Forbes is one of four players averaging double figures for MU with a team-high 13.9 points per game to go with 2.1 blocks per contest. Cara Consuegra is in her second season leading the program in Milwaukee.
Series Stuff
Thursday's matchup will be the 89th all-time meeting between the longtime foes. The Blue Demons lead the all-time series 49-39 although the Golden Eagles have won the last seven contests. In games played at home, DePaul is 32-11.
Up Next
The Blue Demons head East to take on top-ranked UConn Sunday, Dec. 7 in Storrs, Conn. Tipoff from Gampel Pavilion is set for 12 p.m. CT with the action broadcast on FS1.
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.
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