ROSEMONT, Ill. (Interstat) — The DePaul women’s basketball team will open its 2025-26 season at home Tuesday night, hosting the Valparaiso Beacons at Allstate Arena.

Both teams are looking to start fresh after concluding the previous season with losses in March. The Blue Demons fell 80-73 to Xavier in their finale, while the Beacons dropped a 64-58 decision to Bradley.

This non-conference matchup will be the first test for both squads. Valparaiso will look to build momentum before a challenging road game at Iowa State next week. The Beacons’ early schedule is front-loaded with away games, with this contest being the first of six road games in November.

For DePaul, the game against Valparaiso kicks off a difficult non-conference slate. The Blue Demons will face a daunting stretch in December that includes a road game against perennial powerhouse Connecticut and a home contest against Michigan State.

Tipoff is set for Tuesday night in Rosemont. The game marks the official beginning of a new campaign for both programs, each aiming to set a positive tone for the season ahead.