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The DePaulia
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DePaul senior guard Max Strus drives to the basket against USF guard Justin Brown during game two of the CBI championship Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

DePaul outlasts USF in overtime to force decisive game three of CBI championship

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor • April 3, 2019

After dropping the opening game of the Roman College Basketball Invitational (CBI) final, DePaul’s season was on the line Wednesday night as they headed back to Lincoln Park. It took overtime, but...

Dave Leitao walks off the court at Wintrust Arena. DePaul lost game one of the CBI finals 63-61 to South Florida at the Yuengling Center on Monday night.

DePaul drops game one of CBI finals 63-61 to South Florida

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief • April 1, 2019

It’s been six years since DePaul and South Florida last played each other when the Bulls defeated the Blue Demons 83-73 in their last Big East meeting in 2013. On Monday night, the two met once again...

Sophomore Paul Reed finishes off an alley-oop off a pass from senior guard Max Strus Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Men’s basketball lock down spot in CBI finals with victory over Coastal Carolina

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor • March 27, 2019

The third game of DePaul’s (18-15) Roman College Basketball Invitational journey had a similar feeling to the first two games and it ended with the same result, as the Blue Demons once again clamped...

Sophomore forward Paul Reed dunks against Central Michigan during the Roman Catholic Basketball Invitational Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena. DePaul advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament with a 100-86 victory. Jonathan Aguilar | The DePaulia

Blue Demons battle Chanticleers with CBI championship berth on the line

Paul Steeno • March 27, 2019

The DePaul Blue Demon's road to a College Basketball Invitational championship continues tonight at 7 at McGrath-Phillips Arena. The next roadblock: the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The Chanticleers...

Longwood forward Jashaun Smith (right) defends DePaul guard Max Strus during the quarterfinals for the Roman College Basketball Invitational at the McGrath-Phillips arena on Monday. The Demons clinched the game, winning 97-89. Xavier Ortega | The DePaulia

Men’s basketball advances to CBI semifinals with victory over Longwood

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor • March 26, 2019

DePaul survived some ups and downs Monday night to secure a spot in the Roman College Basketball Invite semifinals with a 97-89 victory over Longwood at McGrath-Phillips Arena. It appeared for a few...

DePaul squares off against Longwood on Monday night in the quarterfinals of the CBI tournament. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Blue Demons CBI journey marches on with matchup against Longwood

Paul Steeno • March 25, 2019

The most eye catching aspect of the Longwood Lancers, the DePaul Blue Demons opponent for the second round of the College Basketball Invitational, may be the name of one of their star players. Junior...

Senior guard Eli Cain pumps up the crowd during DePauls win over Central Michigan Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Jonathan Aguilar | The DePaulia

Seniors soak in postseason experience

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor • March 21, 2019

After being knocked out of the Big East Tournament after just one game against St. John’s, both senior guards Max Strus and Eli Cain expressed hope after the game they would have the opportunity to continue...

DePaul bench players react to a big play during the Blue Demons 100-86 victory against Central Michigan in the first round of the CBI tournament on Wednesday night. Jonathan Aguilar I The DePaulia

Blue Demons advance to second round of CBI with win against Chippewas

Paul Steeno • March 20, 2019

DePaul could have made several excuses that could have curtailed their 100-86 victory against the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational tournament on Wednesday...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks with his team during a timeout in DePauls victory over St. Johns on March 3. The Blue Demons have another chance to end the season on a high note after a disappointing finish to the season with losses to Creighton and St. Johns. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Disappointed but not discouraged, fans and players welcome CBI opportunity

Paul Steeno and Shane Rene • March 20, 2019

On Monday evening, senior guard Max Strus summed up how many within the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball program feel about the team's participation in the College Basketball Invitational tournament. "It's...

DePaul senior guard Eli Cain drives to the basket against Georgetown freshman James Akinjo on March 6 at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons square off against Central Michigan in the first round of the CBI tournament on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

CBI Preview: Blue Demons will experience postseason play for first time since 2007

Paul Steeno • March 20, 2019

DePaul men's basketball will fight another day. On Sunday evening, the Roman College Basketball Invitational announced its field for the 2019 edition of its tournament and the DePaul Blue Demons are...

DePaul plays Central Michigan in the first round of the CBI on Wednesday evening. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul to play in the CBI; first postseason tournament apperance since 2007

Paul Steeno • March 17, 2019

A disappointing loss to St. John's at Madison Square Garden last Wednesday won't be the last we'll see of the 2018-2019 DePaul Blue Demons. The Roman College Basketball Invitational (CBI) announced...

DePaul guard Lyrik Shreiner and sophomore forward Jaylen Butz scramble for a loose ball with St. Johns guard LJ Figueroa during the second half of DePauls Big East Tournament loss to the Red Storm. Julio Cortez | AP

Checkmate: Men lose battle of adjustments in first-round loss to St. John’s

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor • March 14, 2019

Basketball is often a game of adjustments, especially when two teams are meeting for the second time in 10 days, and third time over the course of the season — as is the case in the Big East Tournament...

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