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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

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Holtmann will come to Chicago as DePauls head coach after seven seasons in Columbus. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

BREAKING: DePaul hires Chris Holtmann as next head coach of Blue Demons

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor March 14, 2024

DePaul’s coaching search is over, as Chris Holtmann has been hired to take over the men’s basketball program. Holtmann, a 52-year-old Kentucky native has 14 years of head coaching experience at...

DePauls roster huddles together during a game against St. Johns Tuesday, March 5, at Wintrust Arena. Their 104-77 loss was the 19th of 20 conference losses the Blue Demons endured this season.

DePaul makes unwanted history, becomes first Big East team to lose 20 conference games

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2024

DePaul men’s basketball finds itself on the wrong side of history, being the first-ever Big East team to go 0-20 during conference play.  This season has been particularly challenging for the Blue...

DePaul freshman Morgan Rogers swings at a pitch during a game against Georgetown Sunday, March 10, at Cacciatore Stadium in Lincoln Park. The Blue Demons won both games in a double-header Sunday after dropping the home opener on Saturday.

DePaul softball home opener ends in extra innings defeat to Georgetown, responds with series win

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2024

DePaul softball's hopes for a successful home opener and start to its Big East campaign were dampened as it suffered a 6-3 defeat in extra innings against Georgetown at Wish Field  Saturday, March 9.  The...

Forward Jorie Allen works in the paint against Butler on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Allen, a graduate, will use her last season of eligibility to return to DePaul next season.

DePaul honors five seniors in final home game, falls to Butler in heartbreaker

Samantha Davis, Contributing Writer March 3, 2024

Senior night is a bittersweet farewell in a college athlete's career. It’s a day to reflect on cherished accomplishments while recalling the battles fought and all the moments that led them to this final...

DePaul guard Katlyn Gilbert, guarded by UConn superstar Paige Bueckers, looks for an opening on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Bueckers finished with 30 points while Gilbert notched 13.

UConn pummels DePaul, shows why matchup is still one-sided

Nathan Klepp, Contributing Writer March 3, 2024

Although recent road scares against DePaul in years past have spooked the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team, their matchup Sunday, Feb. 25 was all UConn. The all-time season series is now 25-1...

Guard Jaden Henley goes up for the dunk in a game against Georgetown on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Henley finished with 15 points.

DePaul legend’s jersey retired during Georgetown matchup

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor March 3, 2024

Terry Cummings, a Chicago native who played college basketball in Lincoln Park from 1979 to 1982, was immortalized in DePaul basketball history Saturday, Feb. 24, when his jersey was retired at Wintrust...

Sophomore Pablo Torres Almeida returns a serve at team practice as head coach Matt Brothers observes on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness. Brothers is in his 17th season of coaching the Blue Demons.

Men’s tennis serves early success through team chemistry

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

DePaul men’s tennis did not become a conference stalwart overnight; its culture, fueled by head coach Matt Brothers, is a product of experience and connectivity, 17 years in the making. The Blue Demons’...

DePaul graduate guard Michelle Sidor drives to the rim in a match against Providence Feb. 7, at Wintrust Arena.

Late-game surge not enough for DePaul against conference rival

Nathan Klepp, Contributing Writer February 18, 2024

As DePaul graduate guard Anaya Peoples charged to the rim and scored a critical layup, the once 19-point lead the Marquette Golden Eagles had shrunk to four with 2 minutes and 16 seconds left on the game...

The Ray allows full-time undergrad students unlimited access to athletic facilities during the school year.

Is The Ray too crowded?

Santiago Davila, Contributing Writer February 18, 2024

The Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center, also known as “The Ray” is especially packed at the beginning of the year and at the beginning of every quarter. Some use it as a space to focus on their...

DePaul senior guard Jeremiah Oden dribbles towards the baseline in DePauls match against UConn Feb. 14, at Wintrust Arena. Oden shot 1-6 from the field in 22 minutes.

No. 1 ranked UConn hands DePaul a crushing 101-65 defeat at home

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 18, 2024

Once more, the UConn Huskies demonstrated its status as the nation's top-ranked team with a commanding 36-point win over DePaul Wednesday night. The Blue Demons’ record drops to 3-21 for the season,...

Interim head coach Matt Brady looks on during DePauls matchup with Xavier Feb. 3, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Brady took on the job in January after the departure of Tony Stubblefield.

Inspiring confidence: Matt Brady’s approach as DePaul’s interim head coach

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 11, 2024

Growing up in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, Matt Brady's coaching aspirations began to flourish during his grade school years. Even at that age, he held a devoted belief in his future as a basketball head...

DePaul guard Katlyn Gilbert (No. 0) gets a screen from forward Brynn Masikewich (No. 5) in a game against Providence Feb. 7, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demon uniforms featured pink accents to raise awareness for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

DePaul defeats Providence in Play4Kay cancer awareness night

Samantha Davis, Contributing Writer February 11, 2024

DePaul secured an 84-72 victory against Providence at Wintrust Arena Feb. 7 in the Play4Kay game. It was the team’s first game back in Chicago after a week-long road trip to Butler and Georgetown.  Guard...

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