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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

DePaul forward David Jones, right, dribbles past Xaviers Zach Freemantle during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Cincinnati.

Men’s basketball: DePaul holds off No. 21 Xavier for second Big East win of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 5, 2022

A lot of DePaul’s losses in the Big East this season have played out in similar fashion: the Blue Demons play well in the first half, go into the intermission with a lead but can’t hold on to secure...

Forward Javan Johnson goes up for a layup in the second half against UConn.

Men’s basketball: DePaul’s Big East struggles continue with loss to UConn

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor January 30, 2022

DePaul men’s basketball conference game struggles continued on Saturday when they lost to UConn 57-50 to go to 1-9 in Big East play. With top scorer senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty out of the lineup...

DePaul mens basketball forward David Jones celebrating after the teams 96-92 win over Seton Hall on Jan. 13.

David Jones’ leadership fills void in team’s recent struggles

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2022

DePaul has had an up-and-down season so far, especially when it comes to conference play. The team has only won one conference game, with most of the recent games being played without the team’s star...

DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield shouts from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Villanova, Pa.

Men’s basketball: DePaul’s offensive struggles continue in loss to No. 14 Villanova

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 26, 2022

DePaul suffered a brutal loss to conference rival No. 14 Villanova in Philadelphia. The team is now 10-9 overall and 1-8 in conference play.  The Blue Demons started the game by hitting two 3-pointers...

DePaul forward David Jones (32) shoots next to Louisville forward Malik Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

Men’s Basketball: DePaul stumbles in 60-47 loss over Creighton

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor January 23, 2022

The DePaul men’s basketball team took on Creighton University on Saturday in a matchup that usually goes the Blue Jays’ way. Coming into the game, Creighton had won the last 14 games against DePaul,...

Xaviers Paul Scruggs (1) and DePauls Jalen Terry (3) watch the ball get away during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Chicago. Xavier won 68-67.

Men’s basketball: DePaul’s upset bid over No. 20 Xavier comes up just short

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 20, 2022

It’s been three decades since DePaul last won back-to-back games versus ranked opponents.  It’s been three years since DePaul last won consecutive Big East games.  DePaul has never beaten two...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty looks to attack the basket.

Column: DePaul’s defensive struggles show youth and inexperience in Big East play

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 19, 2022

DePaul men’s basketball started the year with a clean slate that included a new head coach in Tony Stubblefield and nine new players.  In comparison to last year, you can already see the improvements...

DePaul sophomore guard Jalen Terry looks to go past Seton Halls Bryce Aiken.

Men’s basketball: DePaul upsets No. 20 Seton Hall for its first Big East win of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 13, 2022

DePaul simply had to find a way to get a win in the Big East. It doesn't matter how it happened, it just matters that the Blue Demons got the job done after losing their first five conference games. DePaul...

Tony Stubblefield looks on as DePaul faced Montevallo on Thursday in an exhibition game.

Men’s basketball: DePaul’s defense struggles to contain Marquette, Blue Demons lose 87-76

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 11, 2022

It was an ugly scene at Fiserv Forum as DePaul took another conference loss to Marquette University 87-76. DePaul remains winless in conference play, extending its losing streak to five games in Big East...

Oregon connections continue on and off the court for DePaul men’s basketball

Oregon connections continue on and off the court for DePaul men’s basketball

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor January 10, 2022

The DePaul men’s basketball roster and staff are full of different backgrounds and schools, creating a diverse and experienced team. However, for a few members of the team, the connections they share...

Villanova guard Colin Gillespie, who scored 28 points, dribbling into the paint in the second half.

Freeman-Liberty’s career night spoiled by Gillespie, Villanova

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2022

In front of an electric crowd of 3,839 attendees, DePaul held its own for the first 30 minutes of the game before losing its grip, ultimately ending senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty’s career night...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty calls out a play during the Blue Demons win over Western Illinois on Saturday.

Men’s basketball: DePaul unable to close out game against St. John’s, falls to 0-3 in Big East

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 5, 2022

DePaul needed to win on Wednesday.  A loss to a St. John’s team coming off a near three-week Covid pause would have been damaging to DePaul’s record and the momentum that it had built up during...

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