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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Longwood forward Jashaun Smith (right) defends DePaul guard Max Strus during the quarterfinals for the Roman College Basketball Invitational at the McGrath-Phillips arena on Monday. The Demons clinched the game, winning 97-89. Xavier Ortega | The DePaulia

Men’s basketball advances to CBI semifinals with victory over Longwood

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 26, 2019

DePaul survived some ups and downs Monday night to secure a spot in the Roman College Basketball Invite semifinals with a 97-89 victory over Longwood at McGrath-Phillips Arena. It appeared for a few...

DePaul squares off against Longwood on Monday night in the quarterfinals of the CBI tournament. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Blue Demons CBI journey marches on with matchup against Longwood

Paul Steeno March 25, 2019

The most eye catching aspect of the Longwood Lancers, the DePaul Blue Demons opponent for the second round of the College Basketball Invitational, may be the name of one of their star players. Junior...

Senior guard Eli Cain pumps up the crowd during DePauls win over Central Michigan Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Jonathan Aguilar | The DePaulia

Seniors soak in postseason experience

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

After being knocked out of the Big East Tournament after just one game against St. John’s, both senior guards Max Strus and Eli Cain expressed hope after the game they would have the opportunity to continue...

DePaul bench players react to a big play during the Blue Demons 100-86 victory against Central Michigan in the first round of the CBI tournament on Wednesday night. Jonathan Aguilar I The DePaulia

Blue Demons advance to second round of CBI with win against Chippewas

Paul Steeno March 20, 2019

DePaul could have made several excuses that could have curtailed their 100-86 victory against the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational tournament on Wednesday...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks with his team during a timeout in DePauls victory over St. Johns on March 3. The Blue Demons have another chance to end the season on a high note after a disappointing finish to the season with losses to Creighton and St. Johns. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Disappointed but not discouraged, fans and players welcome CBI opportunity

Paul Steeno and Shane Rene March 20, 2019

On Monday evening, senior guard Max Strus summed up how many within the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball program feel about the team's participation in the College Basketball Invitational tournament. "It's...

DePaul senior guard Eli Cain drives to the basket against Georgetown freshman James Akinjo on March 6 at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons square off against Central Michigan in the first round of the CBI tournament on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

CBI Preview: Blue Demons will experience postseason play for first time since 2007

Paul Steeno March 20, 2019

DePaul men's basketball will fight another day. On Sunday evening, the Roman College Basketball Invitational announced its field for the 2019 edition of its tournament and the DePaul Blue Demons are...

DePaul plays Central Michigan in the first round of the CBI on Wednesday evening. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul to play in the CBI; first postseason tournament apperance since 2007

Paul Steeno March 17, 2019

A disappointing loss to St. John's at Madison Square Garden last Wednesday won't be the last we'll see of the 2018-2019 DePaul Blue Demons. The Roman College Basketball Invitational (CBI) announced...

DePaul guard Lyrik Shreiner and sophomore forward Jaylen Butz scramble for a loose ball with St. Johns guard LJ Figueroa during the second half of DePauls Big East Tournament loss to the Red Storm. Julio Cortez | AP

Checkmate: Men lose battle of adjustments in first-round loss to St. John’s

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2019

Basketball is often a game of adjustments, especially when two teams are meeting for the second time in 10 days, and third time over the course of the season — as is the case in the Big East Tournament...

Sophomore forward Jaylen Butz loses the ball going up for a shot against St. Johns guard Shamorie Ponds during the second half of the Big East mens tournament in New York. St. Johns won the game 82-74. Julio Cortez | AP

Third time, no charm: Men fall to St. John’s in first round of Big East Tournament

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2019

NEW YORK – It’s been said that it is hard to beat a team three times in a season. DePaul experienced that Wednesday night in the first round of the Big East Tournament as the Red Storm pulled away...

DePaul senior guard Max Strus drives past St Johns guard Shamorie Ponds, who signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Rockets, during Sundays game against St. Johns at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Blue Demons and Red Storm meet for the second time in 10 days to open Big East Tournament

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2019

Ten days after DePaul rallied for a 92-83 senior-day victory over the St. John’s Red Storm thanks to a career-high 43 points from senior guard Max Strus, the two schools will meet again in the first...

DePaul’s Chante Stonewall, Mart’e Grays and Ashton Millender celebrate a play Monday night at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons advanced to the Big East Tournament championship game with an 80-69 victory over Creighton and will face Marquette for the third straight season. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Photo gallery: Blue Demons semifinal win sets up championship game rematch with Marquette

Alexa Sandler March 12, 2019

After DePaul and Creighton split their two regular season meetings, the Blue Demons pulled away in the fourth quarter for an 80-69 victory over the Bluejays to reach the Big East Tournament championship...

Paul Reed throws down one of many Blue Demon dunks in a 90-70 win against UIC on Friday.

Reed named most improved in Big East Conference

Paul Steeno March 11, 2019

In a surprise to few who saw him play the last two seasons, DePaul sophomore big man Paul Reed has earned the Big East Conference's Most Improved Player Award for the 2018-2019 season as voted upon by...

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