DePaul University Athletics
Tuesday, January 13
Cincinnati, Ohio
5:30 PM
DePaul University
at
Xavier
DePaul Takes on Xavier Tuesday Night in Cincinnati
1/12/2026 7:30:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Two sides tangle at 5:30 p.m. CT with coverage on ESPN+
CINCINNATI, Ohio – DePaul women's basketball returns to the road Tuesday, Jan. 13, when it takes on Xavier at 5:30 p.m. CT from the Cintas Center. The BIG EAST matchup is set to stream live on ESPN+ with Mike Schmaltz and Paul Fritschner on the call.
Demon Doings
DePaul enters Tuesday's tilt at 4–14 overall and 1–6 in BIG EAST play after picking up its first league victory of the season Saturday afternoon with an 80–77 win over Georgetown. The Blue Demons showed resilience, trailing by as many as 10 points in the second half before rallying late behind timely offensive contributions from across the lineup. Shots were falling from all areas of the floor as DePaul shot a season-best 52 percent from the field and dished out a league-high 24 assists, its most in BIG EAST play this season.
Junior guard Kate Novik posted a team-high 19 points and 10 assists against the Hoyas, earning her second BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll mention of the season. Novik's points-assists double-double marked the first by a DePaul player since 2022. The Grodno, Belarus native leads the Blue Demons in scoring (12.2 ppg), rebounding (6.4 rpg), and assists (3.5 apg).
Natiah Nelson and Aizhanique Mayo also finished in double figures versus Georgetown, providing a late offensive spark. Nelson totaled 14 points, 12 coming in the second half, while shooting 77 percent from the floor. Mayo, appearing in her first game action since Nov. 26, scored 11 points on 3-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc, including eight points in the final quarter.
DePaul has been strong on the glass of late, outrebounding each of its last three opponents, including a 28–21 edge against Georgetown. The Blue Demons limited the Hoyas, the league leader in offensive rebounds, to a season-low seven offensive boards. DePaul's 13.8 offensive rebounds per game rank third in the BIG EAST.
The Blue Demons' depth has also been a key factor as reserves are averaging 24.1 points per game, ranking third in the conference. DePaul holds a +30 scoring margin in bench points this season.
Scouting Xavier
The Musketeers are 9-7 on the season and 2-5 in conference play after falling to Villanova on the road 67-50 Thursday evening. Ole Miss transfer Mariyah Noel leads Xavier in scoring with 15.0 points per game which ranks fifth in the BIG EAST while adding 6.6 rebounds per contest. As a team, Xavier's pressure is forcing 15.9 turnovers per game which ranks fourth in the league. Billi Chambers is in her third season at the helm of the Muskteers program.
Series Stuff
The Blue Demons lead the all-time series 29-2 including a 14-1 mark in games played in Cincinnati. A season ago, DePaul swept the season series by an average margin of six points before falling to the Musketeers in the first round of the BIG EAST Tournament 80-73. Prior to their postseason loss in March, the Blue Demons had won 29 in a row in the series.
Up Next
DePaul is back at home Saturday, Jan. 17 to host Seton Hall at Wintrust Arena. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT with the action streamed live 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.
Demon Doings
DePaul enters Tuesday's tilt at 4–14 overall and 1–6 in BIG EAST play after picking up its first league victory of the season Saturday afternoon with an 80–77 win over Georgetown. The Blue Demons showed resilience, trailing by as many as 10 points in the second half before rallying late behind timely offensive contributions from across the lineup. Shots were falling from all areas of the floor as DePaul shot a season-best 52 percent from the field and dished out a league-high 24 assists, its most in BIG EAST play this season.
Junior guard Kate Novik posted a team-high 19 points and 10 assists against the Hoyas, earning her second BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll mention of the season. Novik's points-assists double-double marked the first by a DePaul player since 2022. The Grodno, Belarus native leads the Blue Demons in scoring (12.2 ppg), rebounding (6.4 rpg), and assists (3.5 apg).
Natiah Nelson and Aizhanique Mayo also finished in double figures versus Georgetown, providing a late offensive spark. Nelson totaled 14 points, 12 coming in the second half, while shooting 77 percent from the floor. Mayo, appearing in her first game action since Nov. 26, scored 11 points on 3-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc, including eight points in the final quarter.
DePaul has been strong on the glass of late, outrebounding each of its last three opponents, including a 28–21 edge against Georgetown. The Blue Demons limited the Hoyas, the league leader in offensive rebounds, to a season-low seven offensive boards. DePaul's 13.8 offensive rebounds per game rank third in the BIG EAST.
The Blue Demons' depth has also been a key factor as reserves are averaging 24.1 points per game, ranking third in the conference. DePaul holds a +30 scoring margin in bench points this season.
Scouting Xavier
The Musketeers are 9-7 on the season and 2-5 in conference play after falling to Villanova on the road 67-50 Thursday evening. Ole Miss transfer Mariyah Noel leads Xavier in scoring with 15.0 points per game which ranks fifth in the BIG EAST while adding 6.6 rebounds per contest. As a team, Xavier's pressure is forcing 15.9 turnovers per game which ranks fourth in the league. Billi Chambers is in her third season at the helm of the Muskteers program.
Series Stuff
The Blue Demons lead the all-time series 29-2 including a 14-1 mark in games played in Cincinnati. A season ago, DePaul swept the season series by an average margin of six points before falling to the Musketeers in the first round of the BIG EAST Tournament 80-73. Prior to their postseason loss in March, the Blue Demons had won 29 in a row in the series.
Up Next
DePaul is back at home Saturday, Jan. 17 to host Seton Hall at Wintrust Arena. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT with the action streamed live 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.
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