DePaul used a dominant second half to beat Northern Illinois 85-65 at Wintrust Arena, staying unbeaten and matching its best start since 2016-17. Kate Clarke led with 20 points, while Zoey Ward recorded her third consecutive double-double.

By the Numbers
  • DePaul outscored NIU 52-33 after halftime.
  • The Blue Demons outrebounded NIU 49-32 and led 44-30 in points in the paint.
  • Clarke had 20 points and nine rebounds; Ward added 12 points and 12 rebounds.
State of Play
  • DePaul is 4-0, with four players scoring in double figures against NIU.
  • The Blue Demons opened the fourth quarter with a 10-1 run to stretch their lead to 21.
What's Next

DePaul faces No. 13 Notre Dame in the Shamrock Classic on Saturday, Nov. 14, at noon CT. The game will air on NBC and Peacock.

Bottom Line

DePaul turned a one-point halftime edge into a 20-point win by controlling the boards and taking over after the break. The unbeaten start now faces a major test against Notre Dame.