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DePaul women’s basketball will welcome the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for an exhibition game at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. The game, scheduled for 7:15 p.m., marks DePaul’s only exhibition this season. Admission is free, allowing fans to support the team without cost. While the game won’t be live-streamed, live stats will be available online. The Blue Demons have a strong historical record against Milwaukee, having won all previous encounters. DePaul enters this season under new head coach Jill M. Pizzotti, with several returning players seeking to make an impact.
Chicago – DePaul women’s basketball will host the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for an exhibition game on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The game is set for a 7:15 p.m. tipoff. This matchup marks the only exhibition game for the DePaul Blue Demons this season.
Admission to both the exhibition game and DePaul’s annual preseason basketball event, Blue Madness, is free, providing an opportunity for fans to support the team without any cost. Although the game will not be live-streamed, live stats will be made available online for those unable to attend.
Historically, the Blue Demons have an impressive track record against Milwaukee, boasting an all-time record of 5-0. Their most recent encounter occurred on November 26, 2019.
The DePaul Blue Demons enter this season under the new leadership of head coach Jill M. Pizzotti, who took the helm in April 2025. This season is her debut as a head coach, though she brings a wealth of experience from her previous 15 years at DePaul, including roles as an assistant coach, associate head coach, and interim head coach last season.
Key players returning for DePaul include senior guard Kate Clarke and graduate forward Meg Newman, both of whom will start the season injured. Other significant returners are junior guards Shakara McCline and Sumer Lee, along with sophomore Natiah Nelson. Additionally, redshirt-freshmen Alayna West and Ally Timm are back from injuries sustained last season and are expected to make immediate contributions.
DePaul’s roster also features seven newcomers, including key transfers like Kate Novik from Morehead State and Michelle Ojo from the University of Delaware. The team has added graduate transfer Justis Odom, a 6’2″ frontcourt player, alongside Chicago native Faith Okorie. Upgraded guard play is anticipated with the inclusion of sophomore Devin Hagemann from East Carolina and redshirt-junior Aizhanique Mayo from Xavier. The roster also includes its only true freshman, Gina Davorija, hailing from Glenview, Illinois.
On the other side, Milwaukee’s head coach Kyle Rechlicz enters her 14th season with the Panthers, who were recently projected to finish ninth in the Horizon League preseason coaches’ poll. Last season, Milwaukee finished with a record of 8-24 and is led by junior forward Jorey Buwalda, who averaged 7.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee has also revamped its squad with the addition of seven newcomers in the offseason, indicating a fresh approach as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Looking ahead, DePaul’s regular season opener is scheduled for November 4, 2025, against Valparaiso at Wintrust Arena with a 6 p.m. tip-off, and coverage will be available on ESPN+.
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