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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Men's Sports

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann shouts from the Blue Demon bench Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul's game at Butler on Saturday was Holtmann's first game coaching at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis since 2017, when he coached Butler University.

Holtmann returns to Hinkle, Blue Demons fall to Bulldogs

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer January 27, 2025

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann returned to Hinkle Fieldhouse for the first time in almost eight years, after he departed Butler for Ohio State in June 2017.  Holtmann was the head coach for the Indianapolis-based...

Layden Blocker guards the ball during the DePaul Men's Basketball game against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. DePaul currently has a record of 1-7 against Big East opponents.

Live updates: Creighton ends DePaul men’s positive momentum with 24-point win

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor January 21, 2025

DePaul returns to Wintrust Arena Tuesday, Jan. 21, seeking their first conference winning streak since March 2022. On Friday, the Blue Demons ended a 730-day regular season conference losing streak with...

NJ Benson throws up a shot while Ben Gold attempts to block during the first half of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul was able to go on a 15-3 run over about five and a half minutes leading to a three-point game.

Live updates: DePaul men’s basketball loses an overtime thriller versus No. 7 Marquette

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer January 14, 2025

DePaul now turns their attention to the No. 7 Marquette as they come to Wintrust Arena for the battle for I-94. DePaul is looking to get their first Big East win this season, while Marquette is trying...

David Skogman goes for a layup while Xavier's Dante Maddox Jr. tries to block the shot on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Chicago. Skogman appeared and started in 17 games before suffering a season-ending injury last season at Davidson.

Live Updates: DePaul drops contest to Xavier 63-77, Freemantle scores 20

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer January 11, 2025

DePaul hosts Xavier in a Big East matchup at Wintrust Arena where the Blue Demons are looking to snap a lengthy conference losing streak.  DePaul is back at home after suffering a blowout loss to Villanova...

DePaul guard, Conor Enright, holds and defends the ball against UConn on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Enright scored 18 points in the 81-68 loss.

DePaul men’s basketball falls to UConn on New Year’s Day, Enright shines

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer January 2, 2025

DePaul lost to UConn 81-68 in a New Year's Day Matinee, reaching 35 consecutive Big East regular season games without a win.  DePaul got off to a slow start in the first half only scoring 22 points...

DePaul guard, Jacob Meyer, dribbles the ball against Providence on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Meyer scored 12 points in the 70-63 loss.

DePaul basketball’s transformation: Chris Holtmann sparks early turnaround

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer December 29, 2024

Year one under DePaul’s new men's basketball head coach Chris Holtmann has been about building up the program's foundation and getting DePaul back to relevance.  Through 13 games, Holtmann has gotten...

DePaul guard, CJ Gunn, shoots the ball against Providence on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Gunn scored two points and two rebounds in the 70-63 loss.

DePaul falls to Providence in overtime in Big East opener

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer December 12, 2024

The DePaul Blue Demons dropped their Big East opening game versus the Providence Friars 70-63 in overtime after 10 different lead changes in the contest.  DePaul led by three at halftime but it was...

Chris Holtmann coaches from the sidelines during a preseason game for the men's basketball team on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Wintrust Arena.

Chis Holtmann wants to buy you food — here’s how

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer November 4, 2024

DePaul students have a new reason to show up and cheer at Wintrust Arena this season.  Chris Holtmann and DePaul men’s basketball team will be providing students with a free breakfast or lunch after...

DePaul water polo club members take aim at the goal during practice on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Gill Park. The team has an estimated 15-20 new members.

DePaul Club Water Polo has positive outlook with increase in players

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer October 21, 2024

The coed water polo club team at DePaul University may have experienced their fair share of difficulties, but they believe this year can be different.  In past years, they have struggled to recruit...

DePaul women's cross-country huddles together before the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational women's 6k open race on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Chicago. The Blue Demons finished fourth overall.

‘Blue-collar’ mentality fuels Blue Demons along the lakefront

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer October 7, 2024

Some collegiate cross-country programs bring in excellent kids, state champion high school runners and simply have to manage their talent. Other programs try to recruit those runners, but ultimately get...

Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman, talks during a press conference in April 2023. Knudsen formally approved DePaul's proposed basketball practice facility on Friday, Sept. 27, in an email to constituents.

After Knudsen OK, new basketball practice facility one step closer

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer September 30, 2024

Chicago’s 43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen announced his formal support for DePaul’s new basketball practice facility in a letter to constituents Friday, Sept. 27.  The new $60 million basketball...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann directs his players during morning practice on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the Sullivan Athletic Center. Holtmann was formerly a Big East Coach of the Year.

Coach Holtmann wants to connect – with you

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer September 23, 2024

New DePaul men's basketball head coach Chris Holtmann is looking to do more than just build a winning team on the court. Holtmann and his team are looking to build meaningful, personal connections with...

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