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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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DePaul guard Isaiah Rivera slashes to the lane in the second half of DePaul's quarterfinals matchup against Creighton on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Rivera played all 50 minutes, scoring 17 points and collecting nine rebounds.

Despite heartbreaking loss, DePaul says this is only the beginning

Nick Palazzolo and Ryan Hinske March 14, 2025

Hobbled, battered and beaten, they clawed until the bitter end. It was a tale as old as March; a scrappy underdog refusing to go away. This is the story of the 2024-25 DePaul Blue Demons. Despite a...

CJ Gunn defends the ball during the first half during DePaul's game against Creighton on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. DePaul is in its second round of the Big East Tournament.

Live updates: heavy underdog DePaul takes Creighton to double overtime

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

After a thrilling upset against seven seed Georgetown, the DePaul Blue Demons advance to play No. 2 Creighton in the second round of the Big East Tournament. Creighton heads to Madison Square Garden...

Michael Ansari shows off his baby blue DePaul jersey after the team's win on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Demons defeated the seven seed Georgetown Hoyas 71-67.

DePaul superfan travels 850 miles to watch his team play — during finals

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer March 13, 2025

It's not every day your school’s basketball team plays in an iconic arena such as Madison Square Garden. One DePaul student went the extra mile after getting an “excused absence” note from DePaul...

Layden Blocker drives down the court while Micah Peavy keeps up on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. DePaul won round one of the Big East Tournament against the Georgetown Hoyas.

DePaul upsets Georgetown, lives to see another day in conference tournament

Ryan Hinske and Nick Palazzolo March 12, 2025

To open the Big East Tournament on Wednesday night, DePaul men’s basketball defeated a Georgetown opponent by the skin of their teeth, capping off a third win against them this season. In both regular...

JJ Traynor hangs on to the rim after making a dunk during the first half on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. DePaul is undefeated against Georgetown so far this season.

Live Updates: DePaul wins dramatic first game in Big East Tournament

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

Madison Square Garden, fondly coined "The Mecca" by sports fans around the world, hosts some of the globe's most iconic sporting events and concerts to date. In March, The Garden is the site of the men's...

Explainer: Everything you need to know about DePaul’s partnership with Marquee

Explainer: Everything you need to know about DePaul’s partnership with Marquee

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Reporter September 16, 2024

What is Marquee? Marquee Sports Network is a Chicagoland-specific sports television network that launched in 2020. The network has been home to the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Sky, Chicago Red Stars and the...

Donovan Clingan (No. 32) guards DePaul guard Jalen Terry (No. 3) in UConn's matchup with DePaul Wednesday, February 14, at Wintrust Arena.

Column: Donovan Clingan etches his name into Connecticut history

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 14, 2024

Connecticut native Donovan Clingan has done the unimaginable: He went from high school basketball royalty to world champion, all in his home state. But that’s not the unimaginable part. Connecticut...

DePaul's roster huddles together during a game against St. John's 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 sophomore Elijah Fisher goes up for a layup Wednesday, Jan. 17 against Providence, at Wintrust Arena. Fisher finished with 19 points.

Men’s basketball’s defensive struggles continue with another blowout loss at home

Tom Gorski, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter January 21, 2024

DePaul’s men’s basketball struggles continue as they suffer another blowout loss to a Big East opponent, this time to Providence Jan. 17, 100-62. Concerns arise about the team’s defensive efforts...

Senior guard Anaya Peoples drives to the hoop against Creighton Jan. 6, 2024, at Wintrust Arena.

Big East challenges embraced by Bruno’s Blue Demons

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

DePaul women’s basketball has battled through an early Big East schedule that has seen nail-biter after nail-biter, going 1-4 in that span, including recent losses to top-25 opponents in Creighton January...

Senior forward Da'Sean Nelson drives to the rim in DePaul's loss to Creighton Jan. 9, at Wintrust Arena. Nelson finished with 12 points.

COLUMN – Lack of progression under Stubblefield: Is it time for a coaching change?

Tom Gorski, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter January 15, 2024

Over the past two decades, DePaul men's basketball has faced challenges in staying relevant while maintaining some competitiveness. However, this season presents a different narrative, as the team sits...

Junior forward Da'Sean Nelson dribbles past Villanova junior Eric Dixon in DePaul's home win against the Wildcats on Jan. 10.

COLUMN: Big East on its way back to national prominence

Max Rayman, Contributing Writer February 12, 2023

The Big East has recently proved to be one of the premier conferences in men’s basketball, thanks in a large part to perennial powerhouse Villanova. From 2016-2018, the Wildcats won two national championships...

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