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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

Seniors Femi Olujobi (left) and Max Strus (right) share a high five at the end of DePauls senior day victory over St. Johns at Wintrust Arena Sunday afternoon. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Seniors step forward in win over St. John’s

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 4, 2019

Being a player on the DePaul men’s basketball team hasn’t been easy over the years, with there being more losses than wins, long losing streaks throughout the season, finishing near or at the bottom...

Seniors Max Strus and Femi Olujobi combined for 66 points in the Blue Demons 92-83 victory against the St. Johns Red Storm Sunday at Wintrust Arena. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Strus’ 43 points lift DePaul over St. John’s on senior day

Paul Steeno March 3, 2019

It was a good day to be a DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball senior. On senior day, the Blue Demons (14-13; 6-10) rode the backs of two of their seniors Max Strus and Femi Olujobi en route to a 92-83...

Head coach Dave Leitao and the DePaul Blue Demons have struggled to close out games this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia.

The slide continues for DePaul with 82-73 loss to Georgetown

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 27, 2019

After having a full week off to prepare for Georgetown (17-11; 7-8 Big East), DePaul (13-13; 5-10 Big East) were not able to put a halt to a three-game losing streak losing to the Hoyas 82-73 Wednesday...

Sullivan Menard from Palmer, Alaska will be a preferred walk-on for the DePaul Blue Demon mens basketball team next season.

Sullivan Menard is trying to put Alaska basketball on the map

Paul Steeno and Andrew Hattersley February 25, 2019

Sullivan Menard, the latest recruit to pledge his services to the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team, has an A-list story to tell about how the union between himself and DePaul University came about. "My...

DePaul senior Maya Scanlon-Kimura asks for the basketball from sophomore forward Darious Hall during warmups prior to a Nov. 7 game against Bethune-Cookman.

Behind the unsung heroes in men’s basketball

Brian O'Connell February 25, 2019

Water bottles, laundry and carrying equipment are all stereotypical images that come to mind when you think of what a team’s student manager does. These duties come to mind  because they are essential...

DePaul senior guard Eli Cain reacts to an unfavorable call in the first half of the Blue Demons 79-67 loss against Creighton Wednesday. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia.

Creighton Bluejays stymie Blue Demon frontcourt; beat DePaul at Wintrust

Paul Steeno February 21, 2019

The Creighton Bluejays (14-13; 5-9) executed head coach Greg McDermott's gameplan nearly flawlessly in a 79-67 win against the DePaul Blue Demons (13-12; 5-9) Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena Force...

DePaul forward Paul Reed (4) shoots in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. Johns, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in New York. Mary Altaffer | AP

Bluejays; Blue Demons: Can DePaul cool off one of nation’s best 3-point shooting teams?

Paul Steeno February 20, 2019

Blink and it's the end of February and DePaul has three home games left. That third to last home game for the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team (13-11, 5-8) goes down tonight at 8 at Wintrust...

DePaul senior guard goes up for a layup against Marquette freshman Brendan Bailey. Matt Marton | AP

DePaul still has long road to reach desired destination

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor February 18, 2019

Coming off of two straight wins against Providence and Xavier, there was a buzz in the air not felt an awful lot in recent years as DePaul’s game hosted No. 10 Marquette Tuesday night at Wintrust Arena,...

DePaul sophomore forward Paul Reed attempts a shot during a Jan. 23 game at Carnesecca Arena against St. Johns with teammate Femi Olujobi, as well as, Red Storm defenders Mustapha Heron and Marvin Clark II looking on.  Reed finished with 18 points.

Hard work pays off in year two for Paul Reed

Evan Sully February 18, 2019

DePaul men’s basketball has taken a leap forward this season by winning 13 games, the most since the 2006-2007 season. One player whose overall game has trended in the same direction has been Paul Reed....

Senior guard Max Strus battles against Butlers Henry Baddley Saturday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Darron Cummings | AP

DePaul’s struggles against Butler continue with 91-78 loss

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2019

Indianapolis -- DePaul (13-11; 5-8 Big East) recovered from one double-digit deficit in the first half, but couldn’t do it a second time as an 11-0 run midway through the second half helped Butler (15-11;...

Senior guard Max Strus and freshman guard Flynn Cameron walk off the court following DePauls 92-73 loss to Marquette Tuesday night. Will Barksdale | The DePaulia

“We ran into a buzzsaw:” Golden Eagles sever DePaul at Wintrust

Paul Steeno February 12, 2019

To beat the No. 10 ranked Marquette Golden Eagles (21-4; 10-2) on Tuesday night, the DePaul Blue Demons (13-10; 5-7) would have had to do something special. They hadn't beaten a team ranked in the top...

Senior guard Eli Cain drives  to the rim during the second half of DePauls victory Saturday afternoon at Wintrust Arena. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

DePaul seeks biggest win of the season against Marquette

Paul Steeno February 12, 2019

It's been a heck of a season for the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team. After coming out victorious in Ohio against Xavier on Saturday DePaul now has 13 wins to its name, the most they've accumulated...

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