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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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...

DePaul sophomore guard Devin Gage fights for a loose ball during the Blue Demons win over St. Johns Sunday on senior dat at Wintrust Arena. DePaul won 92-83.

Up for grabs: Wild regular season ends with more drama

Marty O'Connell March 11, 2019

Entering the final weekend of Big East play, seven teams were separated by just one game, with Providence hovering just a game behind them at 6-11. Welcome to the Big East this season. Unlike past...

DePaul senior guard Eli Cain hugs head coach Dave Leitao at the end of the Blue Demons 101-69 win over Georgetown on March 6 at Wintrust Arena. Cain finished with 24 points and five assists as he scored at least 20 points for the fourth time this season.

Lone four-year senior shines in final home game

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2019

Senior guard Eli Cain never had a true senior day when he was at St. Benedict's Preparatory School. That made what transpired in potentially his final two games at Wintrust Arena that much more memorable...

DePaul senior guard Max Strus lines up a free throw during DePauls victory over St Johns Sunday afternoon at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

All-Big East Second Team calls Strus’ name

Paul Steeno March 10, 2019

DePaul senior guard Max Strus staked his claim as one of the best players in the Big East Conference this season by earning a selection to the second team All-Big East squad for the first time in his career. Strus...

Senior guard Eli Cain drives to the basket against Georgetown freshman James Akinjo Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

DePaul look to secure Big East Tournament first round bye in regular season finale

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 9, 2019

When DePaul and Georgetown met for the first time this season on Feb. 27 in Washington D.C., the Blue Demons played, arguably, their worst game of the season, committing 11 turnovers and allowing 49 points...

DePaul squares off against the Central Michigan Chippewas on Wednesday night at 7 at McGrath-Phillips Arena. 
Alexa Sandler I The DePaulia

So Long, Wintrust

Paul Steeno, Richard Bodee, and Alexa Sandler March 7, 2019

It was a heck of a way to go out. If this was the last time that DePaul seniors Femi Olujobi, Eli Cain, and Max Strus play at Wintrust Arena in a DePaul uniform (it'll depend on if DePaul makes a postseason...

DePaul senior Eli Cain raises his hands in celebration as he leaves the court at the end of DePauls 101-69 victory against Georgetown on Wednesday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul explodes for 101 points in dominant performance over Georgetown

Paul Steeno March 7, 2019

Wintrust Arena amplified into a frenzy of applause, clapping, and chanting as DePaul seniors Max Strus, Femi Olujobi, and Eli Cain checked out for what could be the last time at their home arena. This...

DePaul senior guard Eli Cain dribbles past St Johns guard Justin Simon during DePauls win over St. Johns Sunday afternoon at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Blue Demons hosts the Hoyas as the two meet for the second time in a week

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2019

For the second time during Big East play, DePaul will play an opponent twice within a week when Georgetown visits DePaul on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. The first matchup went the Hoyas way, after...

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