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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

Xaviers Paul Scruggs (1) and DePauls Jalen Terry (3) watch the ball get away during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Chicago. Xavier won 68-67.

Men’s basketball: DePaul’s upset bid over No. 20 Xavier comes up just short

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 20, 2022

It’s been three decades since DePaul last won back-to-back games versus ranked opponents.  It’s been three years since DePaul last won consecutive Big East games.  DePaul has never beaten two...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty looks to attack the basket.

Column: DePaul’s defensive struggles show youth and inexperience in Big East play

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 19, 2022

DePaul men’s basketball started the year with a clean slate that included a new head coach in Tony Stubblefield and nine new players.  In comparison to last year, you can already see the improvements...

DePaul sophomore guard Jalen Terry looks to go past Seton Halls Bryce Aiken.

Men’s basketball: DePaul upsets No. 20 Seton Hall for its first Big East win of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 13, 2022

DePaul simply had to find a way to get a win in the Big East. It doesn't matter how it happened, it just matters that the Blue Demons got the job done after losing their first five conference games. DePaul...

Tony Stubblefield looks on as DePaul faced Montevallo on Thursday in an exhibition game.

Men’s basketball: DePaul’s defense struggles to contain Marquette, Blue Demons lose 87-76

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 11, 2022

It was an ugly scene at Fiserv Forum as DePaul took another conference loss to Marquette University 87-76. DePaul remains winless in conference play, extending its losing streak to five games in Big East...

Oregon connections continue on and off the court for DePaul men’s basketball

Oregon connections continue on and off the court for DePaul men’s basketball

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor January 10, 2022

The DePaul men’s basketball roster and staff are full of different backgrounds and schools, creating a diverse and experienced team. However, for a few members of the team, the connections they share...

Villanova guard Colin Gillespie, who scored 28 points, dribbling into the paint in the second half.

Freeman-Liberty’s career night spoiled by Gillespie, Villanova

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2022

In front of an electric crowd of 3,839 attendees, DePaul held its own for the first 30 minutes of the game before losing its grip, ultimately ending senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty’s career night...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty calls out a play during the Blue Demons win over Western Illinois on Saturday.

Men’s basketball: DePaul unable to close out game against St. John’s, falls to 0-3 in Big East

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 5, 2022

DePaul needed to win on Wednesday.  A loss to a St. John’s team coming off a near three-week Covid pause would have been damaging to DePaul’s record and the momentum that it had built up during...

Providence Senior guard A.J. Reeves celebrates a 3-pointer in the first half.

Men’s Basketball: DePaul falls to Providence at home

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 1, 2022

Nothing went DePaul’s way versus No. 21 Providence on Saturday. Nothing worked on the offensive end. Nothing worked to contain Providence’s high-octane offense. Even free throw shooting was a struggle...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty goes up for a layup against Duquesne on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

Men’s basketball: DePaul looks to avoid an 0-2 start when Providence visits Wintrust Arena

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 1, 2022

DePaul has been at this same position before. Just two years ago, the Blue Demons began the season winning 12 of their first 13 games, raising expectations to a place they haven’t been at for this program...

Tony Stubblefield looks on as DePaul faced Montevallo on Thursday in an exhibition game.

‘You just have to make more awareness to this’: Tony Stubblefield open up on how DePaul is adjusting to Covid-19

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 31, 2021

Ever since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, situations have evolved as new information comes out surrounding the virus. The last month has seen a new variant -- omicron -- emerge, causing cases to...

DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty (4) shoots over Butler guard Simas Lukosius (41) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Butler won 63-59.

Men’s basketball: DePaul falls short in loss to Butler

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 29, 2021

At times, it feels like a reoccurring nightmare if you are a DePaul fan who has previously watched this program get off to strong starts in non-conference play before struggling to win in the Big East. It’s...

Mens basketball: DePaul forced to cancel second consecutive Big East game due to Covid-19 protocols

Men’s basketball: DePaul forced to cancel second consecutive Big East game due to Covid-19 protocols

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 20, 2021

Without even playing a game in the Big East this season, DePaul finds itself in an 0-2 hole already in the conference standings.  The Blue Demons have had to cancel their first conference games of...

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