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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 freshman forward Romeo Weems screams after a good play for the Blue Demons. DePaul defeated Marquette 69-68 at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday,

DePaul defeats Marquette 69-68 for third conference win of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 3, 2020

In the final home game of the season, DePaul provided its fans with plenty to cheer about against the Marquette Golden Eagles. The Blue Demons and the Golden Eagles traded shots at each other for 40 minutes,...

Blue Demons fall to Butler 60-42 in poor offensive display

Blue Demons fall to Butler 60-42 in poor offensive display

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 1, 2020

Since DePaul brought back Dave Leitao in 2015 to lead the men’s basketball program, the Blue Demons have had multiple horrendous offensive showings in the Big East. But Leitao and DePaul reached a new...

Jalen Coleman-Lands looks on as DePaul falls to Butler on Feb. 29.

DePaul falls to Butler, remain winless on the road in Big East play

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 29, 2020

Indianapolis, IN — DePaul began the final week of the regular season by taking on the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday. The Blue Demons, who knocked off Butler 79-66 back on Jan. 11 when...

Romeo Weems and Darious Hall talk to each other during DePauls 91-71 loss to Villanova on Feb. 19.

DePaul falls to Xavier 78-67 for 13th Big East loss

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 25, 2020

After defeating Georgetown 74-68 on Saturday at Wintrust Arena, DePaul had its eyes set on starting a winning streak in the Big East. Xavier, on the other hand, had other plans for the Blue Demons Tuesday...

FILE-Asst. Director of Basketball Operations Matt Flemming embraces freshman forward Romeo Weems during his clutch, 18-point performance Saturday night.

DePaul men’s basketball gets first win in over a month, shows signs of life

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor February 23, 2020

The DePaul men’s basketball team found nothing but troubles in the Big East this season. In a conference that has been a slugfest every night, it seemed the Blue Demons were about finished after eight...

FILE-Asst. Director of Basketball Operations Matt Flemming embraces freshman forward Romeo Weems during his clutch, 18-point performance Saturday night.

DePaul wins first game in over a month, 74-68 over Georgetown

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2020

In the early going of Saturday's contest with Georgetown, the Blue Demons (14-13, 2-12) looked to have found some of the energy that head coach Dave Leitao said the team has lost since they entered conference...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao heads back to the locker room with his team down 46-26 at the break against Villanova Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul gives up 18 3-pointers against Villanova to lose 91-71

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 20, 2020

DePaul jumped out to an early 3-1 lead in the first half against No. 12 Villanova on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena. But the Wildcats responded by going on a 90-68 run to close out the final 38 minutes, winning...

Oscar Lopez Jr. watches Creighton’s Ty-Shon Alexander celebrate a dunk on Feb. 15, 2020.

COMMENTARY: From red hot to ice cold, DePaul men’s basketball season officially dead

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 16, 2020

DePaul’s season has officially hit rock bottom. The Blue Demons were on life support heading into Saturday’s game against Creighton at the Chi Health Center. After a 40-minute beatdown, the Bluejays...

Charlie Moore and Jalen Coleman-Lands walk back towards the bench after their 67-59 loss to Xavier on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul gets crushed by Creighton 93-64 for seventh straight Big East loss

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 15, 2020

DePaul’s season has been in free fall since the start of Big East play, with the Blue Demons entering Saturday’s game against No. 23 Creighton sitting at 1-10 in the conference and riding a six-game...

DePaul junior guard Deja Church drives past a Butler defender in the first half on Friday at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Church finished the game with 19 points.

DePaul surges past Butler for 13th Big East win of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 14, 2020

While DePaul and Butler entered Friday's game sitting one and two respectively in the Big East standings, there was a noticeable difference between the two sides when they squared off on the court at McGrath-Phillips...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao looks down during the Blue Demons 79-66 loss to St. Johns on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

COMMENTARY: DePaul men’s basketball is a joke, Dave Leitao is the punchline

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 9, 2020

Albert Einstein is famously credited with coining the phrase, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Welcome to the world of DePaul...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao looks down during the Blue Demons 79-66 loss to St. Johns on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul fails to hold on against Georgetown, loses 76-72 for 10th Big East loss of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 8, 2020

DePaul went into its 11th conference game of the season taking on Georgetown on Saturday at the Capital One Arena. The Blue Demons, who came into the game in last place in the Big East, had their best...

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