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West Georgia begins its third Division I season Monday at DePaul, opening a new chapter as a member of the United Athletic Conference. The Wolves are coming off a 15-win season and their first Division I postseason victory; they’ll face a Blue Demons team that posted its best-ever BIG EAST regular-season finish.

By the Numbers
  • West Georgia improved from 6 wins to 15 in 2025-26, a 150% increase.
  • The Wolves went 13-17 against Division I opponents and finished 6th in the ASUN Championship seeding.
  • Chas Lewless averaged 26 points in a double-overtime win over Troy; returning forward Kenneth Chime averaged 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
  • DePaul finished 16-16 and placed 6th in the BIG EAST, its highest regular-season finish.
Yes, But

West Georgia’s progress is promising, but the Wolves move into a new conference and open against a DePaul program with a strong recent season. UWG coach Dave Moore says the team’s depth and size have improved, while rebounding and shot-blocking remain key strengths to carry forward.

What’s Next

The teams meet for the first time Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. ET at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

West Georgia’s season opener is an early test of whether last year’s momentum can translate to a new conference—and against a DePaul team that is building on a program-best BIG EAST finish.