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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

Michelle Sidor (left) and former teammate Maddie Nolan pose together on the floor of Crisler Arena in 2022.

Newcomers hope to bring spark back to DePaul

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2023

The women’s NCAA Tournament ended on Sunday, concluding the season. For DePaul and head coach Doug Bruno the offseason started a month ago after the loss in the Big East Tournament to Villanova.  Since...

Sophomore catcher Anna Wohlers takes a practice swing in DePauls loss to Northwestern on March 28.

No. 22 Northwestern routs DePaul with 20-1 blowout to spoil home opener

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 31, 2023

The No. 22 Northwestern Wildcats blew past the DePaul Blue Demons by a score of 20-1 at Cacciatore Stadium Tuesday afternoon. DePaul softball’s home opener was spoiled after Northwestern’s offensive...

Freshman guard Ahmad Bynum in DePauls season opener against Loyola University Maryland on Nov. 7, 2022.

Freshman guard Ahamad Bynum enters transfer portal

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 14, 2023

Redshirt freshman Ahamad Bynum is entering the transfer portal and possibly leaving DePaul after two seasons under head coach Tony Stubblefield.  Bynum appeared in only 11 games for the Blue Demons...

DePauls Jalen Terry (3) drives against Xaviers Souley Boum (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Playing possessed: Demons leave it all on the floor with valiant effort in Big East Tourney

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2023

Through disappointment and bittersweet heartbreak, DePaul’s season ended on somewhat of a high note, winning its first Big East Tournament game since 2020.  Senior Nick Ongenda’s game-winning block...

Freshman winger Felipe Corral (24) attempts a tackle against Forward Madison FC on Saturday in DePauls friendly match. DePaul lost 3-0 to the USL League One pro team.

Men’s soccer kicks off spring friendly matches against pro club Forward Madison FC

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor March 12, 2023

MADISON, Wisc. – Several longtime staples of DePaul’s men’s soccer team departed following the conclusion of the 2022 season last fall. Since then, head coach Mark Plotkin and staff have been tasked...

Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow prepares to shoot a free throw in DePauls win over Butler on Feb. 8.

Return to March within reach for Demons in 2024

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2023

Doug Bruno and his team finished with an underwhelming 16-17 record, following DePaul’s season finale loss to Villanova on March 4. But as the focus shifts to next season, what is next for the Demons?  Expectations...

Asher Motew (front) leads his teammates to the ice in DePauls 5-3 win over Concordia on Jan. 27.

Uphill battle: DePaul Hockey Club’s difficult quest for varsity status

Juliet DiPadova, Contributing Writer March 12, 2023

Despite the DePaul Hockey Club being one of DePaul’s most successful athletic teams, becoming the university’s 16th NCAA team might not be in its game plan.  The team competes in the American Collegiate...

Head coach Tony Stubblefield hangs his head  after the team suffered a 90-76 loss to UConn on Jan. 31.

What now? Men’s lackluster season comes to a disheartening end

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2023

It’s back to the drawing board as DePaul flew back from New York facing disappointment and heartbreak after its season came to a disheartening end, losing 89-84 to Xavier in the quarterfinals of the...

DePauls Jalen Terry (3) drives against Xaviers Souley Boum (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in New York.

Valiant conclusion: DePaul falls short to Xavier, ends season with gritty performance at the Garden

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 10, 2023

DePaul’s up-and-down season came to an abrupt end after losing 89-84 on Thursday night to Xavier in the Big East Tournament Quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden. The Musketeers diminished the Blue...

DePauls Umoja Gibson celebrates after closing the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall during the first round of the Big East conference tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in New York.

DePaul’s improbable final-minute, Ongenda’s game-winning block stuns Seton Hall at Garden

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 9, 2023

In a season full of heartbreaks and underachievements, DePaul pulled off one of its most dramatic victories of the season, upsetting Seton Hall 66-65 at Madison Square Garden in the opening round of the...

Villanovas Lucy Olsen (3) jumps to the basket between DePauls Darrione Rogers, left, and DePauls Kendall Holmes, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn.

Heartbreaker in Connecticut: Missed free throws send DePaul home with 71-70 second-round loss to Villanova

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2023

UNCASVILLE, Conn - With 2:51 left in the game, sophomore Aneesah Morrow backed down her defender in the low post and shot a contested turnaround jumper over two Villanova defenders. It was nothing but...

Senior Nick Ongenda exits the court following DePauls 84-70 loss to Creighton on senior night at Wintrust Arena.

Blue Dozen: DePaul drops 12th straight, bids farewell to seniors in finale

Max Rayman, Contributing Writer March 6, 2023

It was a somber senior night for the DePaul men’s basketball team Saturday as they fell short to Creighton, 84-70. The Blue Demons’ 12-straight losses mark its longest losing streak since the team...

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