Main Story

DePaul dominated Purdue Fort Wayne 87-62, never trailing and building a lead as large as 30. Mikaia Litza led the Blue Demons with 17 points, nine assists and four steals, while five DePaul players scored in double figures. The win was powered by a major rebounding advantage and balanced offense.

By the Numbers
  • DePaul outrebounded Purdue Fort Wayne 60-30.
  • The Blue Demons turned 21 offensive rebounds into 17 second-chance points.
  • DePaul assisted on 26 of its 33 field goals and went 17-for-18 from the free-throw line.
  • Louis Volker and Zoey Ward each grabbed 15 rebounds; Volker added 14 points.
State of Play
  • DePaul improved to 2-0, with five players reaching double figures for the first time since March 2024.
  • The Blue Demons host Stonehill on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT; the game will stream on ESPN+.
Bottom Line

DePaul’s rebounding and shared scoring turned a competitive stretch before halftime into a decisive win—and give the Blue Demons a strong start to the season.