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DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

Basketball

Courvoisier McCauley going up for a shot against three Creighton players on Thursday night.

Senior guard’s recent production rejuvenates struggling offense

Zach Elliott, Contributing Writer / February 20, 2022

With 4:04 remaining in the first half of the men’s basketball game against Butler on Tuesday, DePaul sophomore guard Jalen Terry stood on the right baseline, waiting for senior guard Courvoisier McCauley...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty dribbles the ball up during Wednesday's win over Coppin State at Wintrust Arena.

Men’s basketball: Despite Freeman-Liberty’s electric second half, DePaul falls to Seton Hall

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor / February 20, 2022

Free throws and fouls were the ultimate decider when the DePaul men’s basketball team took on Seton Hall on Saturday, and Seton Hall came out on top as the Blue Demons fell 66-64. The Blue Demons are...

Courvoisier McCauley going up for a shot against three Creighton players on Thursday night.

Men’s basketball: DePaul falls 71-59 in sixteenth straight loss to Creighton

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor / February 18, 2022

DePaul has a trend of going through long stretches without scoring. This trend continued throughout their 71-59 loss to conference rival Creighton. The loss hands DePaul their 3-12 conference record and...

DePaul sophomore guard Jalen Terry looks for a pass during a game meeting against Butler Tuesday night at Wintrust Arena.

Men’s basketball: DePaul drops another close game, this time losing to Butler 73-71

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief / February 16, 2022

As the Big East schedule enters the home stretch of the regular season, by this point, each team knows everyone else's strengths and weaknesses.  For DePaul, it’s no secret what the team does well...

Brandon Johnson is defended by Providence's Ed Croswell, right front, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Men’s basketball: Blue Demons fall in overtime loss to Providence

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor / February 13, 2022

The DePaul men’s basketball team faced No. 11 ranked Providence Friars for a tight matchup in front of a sold-out Providence crowd. Entering the game, the Friars were 13-0 at home, and that dominance...

DePaul men's basketball forward David Jones celebrating after the team's 96-92 win over Seton Hall on Jan. 13.

Men’s basketball: David Jones notches first triple-double in program history as DePaul beats Georgetown

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief / February 10, 2022

David Jones did something Wednesday night that no other player in program history had ever done before: record a triple double.  Jones finished the game with 22 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists,...

Forward Javan Johnson goes up for a layup in the second half against UConn.

Men’s basketball mid-season review

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief / February 6, 2022

DePaul men’s basketball head coach Tony Stubblefield isn’t going to make excuses for his team’s 2-9 record in the Big East. Injuries. Covid-19 pause. Shorthanded for a lot of games. Different...

Brandon Johnson throws down a two-handed dunk against Central Michigan on Nov 13.

Men’s Basketball: Brandon Johnson’s veteran presence guides team through difficult stretch

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor / February 6, 2022

DePaul is considered a young team due to roster turnover that includes nine additions from the transfer portal to fill out first-year head coach Tony Stubblefield’s arrival to Lincoln Park.. However,...

DePaul forward David Jones, right, dribbles past Xavier's Zach Freemantle during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Cincinnati.

Men’s basketball: DePaul holds off No. 21 Xavier for second Big East win of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief / February 5, 2022

A lot of DePaul’s losses in the Big East this season have played out in similar fashion: the Blue Demons play well in the first half, go into the intermission with a lead but can’t hold on to secure...

Forward Javan Johnson goes up for a layup in the second half against UConn.

Men’s basketball: DePaul’s Big East struggles continue with loss to UConn

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor / January 30, 2022

DePaul men’s basketball conference game struggles continued on Saturday when they lost to UConn 57-50 to go to 1-9 in Big East play. With top scorer senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty out of the lineup...

DePaul men's basketball forward David Jones celebrating after the team's 96-92 win over Seton Hall on Jan. 13.

David Jones’ leadership fills void in team’s recent struggles

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor / January 30, 2022

DePaul has had an up-and-down season so far, especially when it comes to conference play. The team has only won one conference game, with most of the recent games being played without the team’s star...

DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield shouts from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Villanova, Pa.

Men’s basketball: DePaul’s offensive struggles continue in loss to No. 14 Villanova

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor / January 26, 2022

DePaul suffered a brutal loss to conference rival No. 14 Villanova in Philadelphia. The team is now 10-9 overall and 1-8 in conference play.  The Blue Demons started the game by hitting two 3-pointers...

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