DePaul University Athletics
DePaul Nominates Jorie Allen and Eleanor Nobbs for NCAA Woman of the Year
6/25/2025 9:19:00 AM | ATHLETICS, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, WOMEN'S TENNIS, DEVELOPING & EQUIPPING FUTURE LEADERS
CHICAGO – DePaul Athletics announced the nomination of standout student-athletes, Jorie Allen and Eleanor Nobbs for the NCAA Woman of the Year.
"Jorie and Eleanor truly embody what it means to be a student-athlete" said Vice President and Director of Athletics. "Their dedication extends beyond their sport to their academics and their impact on the world around them. Jorie and Eleanor both lead by example and have undoubtedly made our University a better place. I've had the privilege of witnessing their full journeys at DePaul, and I can't think of two better representatives for DePaul and the NCAA."
Allen concluded her playing career this winter, earning BIG EAST Most Improved Player, BIG EAST Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year and First Team All-BIG EAST. The lone senior on the 2024-25 women's basketball squad, Allen embraced a leadership role in guiding a team – featuring 10 underclassmen – through a season of transition under interim head coach Jill M. Pizzotti. Allen finished as the second-leading scorer in the BIG EAT and ranked top-30 nationally.
In the classroom, Allen excelled academically – earning her undergraduate degree in political science before completing her master's in creative writing and publishing in June. A NACDA Academic All-American, she was named to DePaul's Dean's List each quarter of her academic career. Outside of basketball, Allen served as a leader on DePaul's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and represented the Blue Demons on the BIG EAST SAAC. She also contributed to the Chicago community through her work with The Letter Project and YMCA Chicago.
Nobbs helped elevate the DePaul women's tennis program during her four-year career, earning 2024 All-BIG EAST honors and Academic All-district recognition while helping the Blue Demons to a pair of BIG EAST Tournament runner-up finishes. She notched 16 singles victories during the 2024-25 season, competing primarily at the No. 2 and No. 3 spots.
A native of Bath, England, Nobbs graduated in June with a bachelor's degree in history and a 3.986 GPA. She was named DePaul's 2023-24 BIG EAST Female Scholar-Athlete and earned outstanding senior honors from the DePaul history department. Outside of competition, Nobbs served as a Team IMPACT fellow, helping connect children facing serious illness with collegiate teams to create life-changing experiences. She also held an executive role on DePaul's SAAC and led several outreach initiatives focused on international student-athlete support.
The NCAA Woman of the Year program, established in 1991, honors the academic achievements, athletic excelle4nce, community service and leadership of graduating female college athletes from all three divisions. Hundreds of athletes are nominated by their schools each year for the prestigious award, with conferences celebrating their top choice for the award. From the nominations, the Top 30 honorees – 10 from each division – are selected and will be announced this fall. The NCAA Woman of the Year is slated to be announced this fall and celebrated during the NCAA Convention.
"Jorie and Eleanor truly embody what it means to be a student-athlete" said Vice President and Director of Athletics. "Their dedication extends beyond their sport to their academics and their impact on the world around them. Jorie and Eleanor both lead by example and have undoubtedly made our University a better place. I've had the privilege of witnessing their full journeys at DePaul, and I can't think of two better representatives for DePaul and the NCAA."
Allen concluded her playing career this winter, earning BIG EAST Most Improved Player, BIG EAST Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year and First Team All-BIG EAST. The lone senior on the 2024-25 women's basketball squad, Allen embraced a leadership role in guiding a team – featuring 10 underclassmen – through a season of transition under interim head coach Jill M. Pizzotti. Allen finished as the second-leading scorer in the BIG EAT and ranked top-30 nationally.
In the classroom, Allen excelled academically – earning her undergraduate degree in political science before completing her master's in creative writing and publishing in June. A NACDA Academic All-American, she was named to DePaul's Dean's List each quarter of her academic career. Outside of basketball, Allen served as a leader on DePaul's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and represented the Blue Demons on the BIG EAST SAAC. She also contributed to the Chicago community through her work with The Letter Project and YMCA Chicago.
Nobbs helped elevate the DePaul women's tennis program during her four-year career, earning 2024 All-BIG EAST honors and Academic All-district recognition while helping the Blue Demons to a pair of BIG EAST Tournament runner-up finishes. She notched 16 singles victories during the 2024-25 season, competing primarily at the No. 2 and No. 3 spots.
A native of Bath, England, Nobbs graduated in June with a bachelor's degree in history and a 3.986 GPA. She was named DePaul's 2023-24 BIG EAST Female Scholar-Athlete and earned outstanding senior honors from the DePaul history department. Outside of competition, Nobbs served as a Team IMPACT fellow, helping connect children facing serious illness with collegiate teams to create life-changing experiences. She also held an executive role on DePaul's SAAC and led several outreach initiatives focused on international student-athlete support.
The NCAA Woman of the Year program, established in 1991, honors the academic achievements, athletic excelle4nce, community service and leadership of graduating female college athletes from all three divisions. Hundreds of athletes are nominated by their schools each year for the prestigious award, with conferences celebrating their top choice for the award. From the nominations, the Top 30 honorees – 10 from each division – are selected and will be announced this fall. The NCAA Woman of the Year is slated to be announced this fall and celebrated during the NCAA Convention.
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