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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

DePaul forward Paul Reed, left, drives against Xavier guard Paul Scruggs during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Chicago. Nam Y. Huh | AP

Same old story: DePaul can’t close in Big East opener

Paul Steeno December 29, 2018

In a 74-65 loss Saturday afternoon against the Xavier Musketeers (9-5), the DePaul Blue Demons (8-4) found a new way to lose a tight game in their Big East Conference opener. After DePaul big man Paul...

Head coach Dave Leitao and the DePaul Blue Demons have struggled to close out games this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia.

Why have the Blue Demons struggled to close out games this season?

Paul Steeno December 26, 2018

Watching DePaul Blue Demon basketball this season hasn't been healthy for the heart. In DePaul's four toughest matchups on their nonconference schedule, the Blue Demons have helplessly watched as late...

The Blue Demons improve to 8-2 on the season with a win against Incarnate Word tonight. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Incarnate Word next up on Blue Demon’s nonconference slate

Paul Steeno December 19, 2018

An appetizer before the main course. Tonight, the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team (7-2) battles the Incarnate Word Cardinals (5-6) at 7:30 p.m. at Wintrust Arena before they wrap up the nonconference...

Max Strus hit 5 3-point field goals in a 104-70 win against Chicago State Wednesday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Strus scales 3-point field goal milestone in 104-70 Blue Demon win against Chicago State

Paul Steeno December 13, 2018

In the DePaul Blue Demons (6-2) 104-70 victory against the Chicago State Cougars (3-9) on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena, Blue Demon senior guard Max Strus became the 21st player in program history...

Paul Reed has averaged 6.9 points and 7.0 rebounds this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demons look for bounceback tonight against Chicago State

Paul Steeno December 12, 2018

In the history of the two programs, DePaul (5-2) has never lost against the Chicago State Cougars (3-8). Tonight at 7 p.m. at Wintrust Arena, the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team will try to...

DePaul guard Devin Gage, left, drives to the basket past Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. Nam Y. Huh | AP

25-0 run dooms Blue Demons against Northwestern

Paul Steeno December 8, 2018

Unbelievable. Everything was going so well in DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball land (5-2) on Saturday before a 25-0 Northwestern Wildcat (7-3) run late in the second half erased an opportunity for...

Pantelis Xidias has gained notoriety for his unique antics on DePauls bench. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul versus Northwestern preview: Will we get another thriller?

Paul Steeno December 7, 2018

A longstanding Chicago hoops rivalry enters its 34th chapter when the DePaul Blue Demons battle the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday at 11 a.m. at the recently renovated Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill. The...

DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands attempts a technical free throw against Florida A&M. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Transfer talk: Out of necessity, Blue Demon transfers integrating quickly

Paul Steeno December 6, 2018

The transfer player movement across college basketball has potently affected the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team the last two seasons. In 2017-2018, transfer players comprised 60 percent of...

Femi Olujobi poured in 16 points on 6-for-7 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds in the Blue Demons 65-50 win against Florida A&M Monday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demons survive another slow start to drop Florida A&M

Paul Steeno December 4, 2018

Another slow start couldn't sink the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team (5-1) in their matchup against the Florida A&M Rattlers (2-7). Behind 16 points on 6-for-7 from the field from big man...

Jalen Coleman-Lands has shot the ball 25.9 percent from deep this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Three is Company

Paul Steeno December 1, 2018

Basketball has changed. Gone are the days where mountainous big men laboriously dominated the game from the post. Shooting at all positions from everywhere on the floor is basketball's new gold standard. Last...

DePaul senior Eli Cain dives for a loose ball during the Blue Demons 83-73 win against Cleveland State Wednesday. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

A win is a win: Blue Demons put away Cleveland State late

Paul Steeno November 29, 2018

It's been four days since the DePaul Blue Demons (4-1) slumbered through the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and for most of their game Wednesday night against the Cleveland State Vikings...

The DePaul bench celebrates during a 72-70 victory against Penn State Nov. 15. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demon basketball preview: Viking invasion

Paul Steeno November 28, 2018

Lucky for the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team, Norris Cole probably isn't going to come running through the tunnel wearing a green and white uniform when the Blue Demons square off against the...

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