DePaul University Athletics
Sunday, January 4
Chicago, Ill.
2:00 PM
DePaul University
vs
Providence
DePaul Welcomes Providence to Wintrust Arena Sunday
1/2/2026 1:35:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Blue Demons and Friars tipoff at 2 p.m. in the South Loop
CHICAGO – DePaul women's basketball returns to Chicago Sunday to host Providence for a BIG EAST Conference matchup inside Wintrust Arena. The 2 p.m. contest on ESPN+ will also serve as DePaul University Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Demon Doings
The Blue Demons return to Wintrust Arena for the first time in 2026 looking to snap a five-game skid after a 75–58 setback at St. John's on New Year's Day.
Against the Red Storm, redshirt freshman Alayna West led DePaul with 14 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, while adding six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 20 minutes of action. West has recorded multiple steals in 10 of 16 games this season.
Graduate forward Michelle Ojo reached double figures for the fourth time this season with 12 points, shooting an efficient 6-for-7 (.857) from the field to match the highest single-game shooting percentage by a Blue Demon this year. Kate Novik also finished in double figures with 10 points to go along with six rebounds and three steals, marking her 11th double-figure outing in 15 games this season.
Novik, a junior from Belarus, leads DePaul in scoring (12.0 ppg), rebounding (6.7 rpg) and assists (3.1 apg) this season.
As a team, the Blue Demons outrebounded the Johnnies 33–29, just the third time this season DePaul has won the battle on the glass. DePaul ranks second in the BIG EAST with 14.0 offensive rebounds per game and has posted five games with 15 or more second-chance points. Against St. John's, the Blue Demons collected 15 offensive boards and converted them into 11 second-chance points.
Scouting Providence
The Friars are 8-7 on the season and 1-3 in BIG EAST play after falling to No. 1 UConn 90-53 on New Year's Eve. Graduate guard Sabou Gueye paces Providence on the offensive end of the floor with an average of 13.9 points per game on 50-percent shooting from the floor. Graduate forward Teneisia Brown is grabbing a team-best 6.8 rebounds in addition to recording 9.7 points per game. The Friars are limiting opponents to just 59.7 points per game, a figure that ranks third in the BIG EAST. Erin Batth is in her third season leading the Providence program.
Series Stuff
DePaul is 31-6 all-time versus Providence including a 28-4 mark in BIG EAST regular season play. The Blue Demons are a perfect 18-0 versus the Friars in games played in Chicago. The two sides have split the season series two years in a row with each team protecting its home court.
Up Next
DePaul will take a week off from competition before hosting Georgetown Saturday, Jan. 10 at Wintrust Arena. Tipoff is set for 2 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.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Demon Doings
The Blue Demons return to Wintrust Arena for the first time in 2026 looking to snap a five-game skid after a 75–58 setback at St. John's on New Year's Day.
Against the Red Storm, redshirt freshman Alayna West led DePaul with 14 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, while adding six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 20 minutes of action. West has recorded multiple steals in 10 of 16 games this season.
Graduate forward Michelle Ojo reached double figures for the fourth time this season with 12 points, shooting an efficient 6-for-7 (.857) from the field to match the highest single-game shooting percentage by a Blue Demon this year. Kate Novik also finished in double figures with 10 points to go along with six rebounds and three steals, marking her 11th double-figure outing in 15 games this season.
Novik, a junior from Belarus, leads DePaul in scoring (12.0 ppg), rebounding (6.7 rpg) and assists (3.1 apg) this season.
As a team, the Blue Demons outrebounded the Johnnies 33–29, just the third time this season DePaul has won the battle on the glass. DePaul ranks second in the BIG EAST with 14.0 offensive rebounds per game and has posted five games with 15 or more second-chance points. Against St. John's, the Blue Demons collected 15 offensive boards and converted them into 11 second-chance points.
Scouting Providence
The Friars are 8-7 on the season and 1-3 in BIG EAST play after falling to No. 1 UConn 90-53 on New Year's Eve. Graduate guard Sabou Gueye paces Providence on the offensive end of the floor with an average of 13.9 points per game on 50-percent shooting from the floor. Graduate forward Teneisia Brown is grabbing a team-best 6.8 rebounds in addition to recording 9.7 points per game. The Friars are limiting opponents to just 59.7 points per game, a figure that ranks third in the BIG EAST. Erin Batth is in her third season leading the Providence program.
Series Stuff
DePaul is 31-6 all-time versus Providence including a 28-4 mark in BIG EAST regular season play. The Blue Demons are a perfect 18-0 versus the Friars in games played in Chicago. The two sides have split the season series two years in a row with each team protecting its home court.
Up Next
DePaul will take a week off from competition before hosting Georgetown Saturday, Jan. 10 at Wintrust Arena. Tipoff is set for 2 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.
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