Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. CT at Lincoln Park. Fans can stream the game live on FloSports and follow live stats on StatBroadcast.
The Blue Demons return 20 key players from the 2023 season, in which they posted a 6-7-4 record. Key returning players include veterans Freya Jupp, Elena Milam, Susie Söderströmand captain Beth Smith. The team also welcomes 11 newcomers this season, including 10 true newcomers and transfer players Briley Hill from Nebraska.
Head coach Michele O’Brien is preparing for her fourth season at the helm. Assistant coaches Peter McKeown (second season) and Brendan Roth (first season) complete the 2024 Blue Demons staff.
NIU notes
- Head coach Michael O’Neill enters his third season as coach of the Huskies
- NIU finished its 2023 season with an overall record of 8-8-3, including a record of 6-4-1 in the Mid-American Conference.
- The Huskies posted their highest win total since 2017 and qualified for the MAC Tournament for the first time since that year.
- In 2023, the Huskies recorded two 3-0 shutouts against Western Illinois and Eastern Illinois
- Coach O’Neill added three transfers to the squad: Kelsi McLaughlin, Amy Stineman and Ary Purifoy
Series history
- NIU and DePaul are tied at 3-3-1 on the all-time list since 1996.
- The Blue Demons are undefeated in their last three games against the Huskies. Their last loss to NIU came in 2005.
- DePaul won the last meeting between the teams on Thursday, September 14, 2023, 1-0
Next
The Blue Demons return to action on Sunday, August 18 when they travel to the Fighting Illini. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT at Demirjian Park, streaming on B1G+.
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