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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

A crowd forming at halftime by the bathrooms and concessions, the crowds were the largest they had been all year.

Column: Stuffed Dibs and beer chugs: a buzzing night at Wintrust Arena

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor December 5, 2019

The sparkling new arena in the South Loop still hadn’t seen anything like this. On Wednesday night, everything came to fruition for the Blue Demons who hosted last year’s national runner-up Texas...

DePaul freshman Romeo Weems celebrates after a dunk in overtime. The Blue Demons won the game 65-60 against Texas Tech.

DePaul defeats Texas Tech 65-60 in overtime to stay perfect

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 5, 2019

DePaul’s defense came to play against Texas Tech. Their fans showed up and packed Wintrust Arena for the first time this season. All the Blue Demons needed was for their offense to show up.  For...

DePaul junior guard Charlie Moore goes for a pass to fellow junior Jaylen Butz against Central Michigan on Nov. 26 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul not getting ahead of themselves as Texas Tech comes to Chicago

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 3, 2019

DePaul is off to its best start since the 1986-87 season, winning their first eight games to begin the 2019-2020 season and are heading into a crucial game against Texas Tech on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena. Despite...

DePaul junior forward Jaylen Butz defends a Cornell player on Nov. 16 a Wintrust Arena.

Mentality, athleticism marks the biggest factor in DePaul’s defensive improvement

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor December 3, 2019

This DePaul team just looks different.  In years past, the DePaul men’s basketball teams has largely been a bottom feeder in the Big East. Just two seasons ago they only won a single conference game...

The bench celebrates during the second half of a game against Central Michigan on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

DePaul downs Minnesota 73-68 on the road, improves to 8-0

Shaymus McLaughlin, Contributing Writer November 29, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS - Even the most optimistic DePaul Blue Demons fan would be hard-pressed to say they saw this coming. The Blue Demons moved to 8-0 on the season with a hard-fought 73-68 road victory against...

DePaul junior forward Paul Reed goes up for a layup against Central Michigan at Wintrust Arena.

Preview: DePaul aims to get off to a fast start against Minnesota

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief November 29, 2019

Coming off an 18-point comeback win in their last game against Central Michigan, DePaul (7-0) heads on the road for the third time this season to face another Big Ten opponent: Minnesota. The Blue Demons...

Dave Leitao coaches junior forward Jaylen Butz during a game against Cornell on Nov. 16.

What DePaul fans should be thankful for

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor November 28, 2019

It’s Thanksgiving and before you devour a plate of carbs and fall asleep watching Mitch Trubisky throw for 150 yards on 40 attempts you should take the time to reflect on what you’re thankful for this...

The DePaul bench celebrates during the second half against Central Michigan on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons won the game 88-75.

DePaul flips the script in the second half in comeback win over Central Michigan

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief November 27, 2019

DePaul received a rude awakening in the first half against Central Michigan, then they responded like a perennial NCAA Tournament team would in the second half.  The Blue Demons strolled into their...

Paul Reed soars into the lane for a bucket in the first half, Reed leads the nation in double-doubles.

Moore, Reed ignite second-half comeback to improve DePaul’s unbeaten start

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor November 26, 2019

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Yet, when 6-0 DePaul were trailing at halftime by 18 to Central Michigan, it didn't look like they ever had a plan and they certainly took a...

DePaul junior forward Paul Reed celebrates after a play in the second half against Cornell on Nov. 16, 2019 at Wintrust Arena.

Preview: DePaul looks to stay perfect against Central Michigan

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor November 26, 2019

The success of the season so far for DePaul and coach Dave Leitao can’t be understated.  It’s the best opening to a season since 1986-87 when Joey Meyer was the coach and Rod Strickland was putting...

The DePaul bench celebrates a play during a game against Cornell on Nov. 16 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul prevails in the last minute to defeat Boston College 72-67

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief November 23, 2019

After Boston College walked into Wintrust Arena and defeated DePaul in the last few seconds last season, the Blue Demons returned the favor this season when they paid a visit to the Eagles on Saturday....

DePaul junior guard Charlie Moore drives to the basket in the second half against Cornell at Wintrust Arena

Preview: DePaul looks to continue perfect start against Boston College

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief November 23, 2019

After beginning their season with five games in 12 days, DePaul had their longest break after the Cornell match to prepare for their next test. That test is a visit to Chestnut Hill, MA to face Boston...

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