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The DePaulia

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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Men's Sports

DePaul forward Jeremiah Oden drives to the baseline in DePaul's matchup against South Dakota Wednesday, November 14, at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul notches first victory of the season, defeats South Dakota 72-60

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 15, 2023

DePaul secured its first victory of the season with a decisive 72-60 win against South Dakota Tuesday night at Wintrust Arena. Leading the charge was senior Jeremiah Oden, who scored a season-high 16 points,...

DePaul's starting five huddle before their home opener against Purdue Fort Wayne on November 7, 2023 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul faces first 0-2 start in 17 years after losses to Purdue Fort Wayne and Long Beach State

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 13, 2023

Despite a strong second-half resurgence by DePaul, it wasn't enough to erase a 22-point deficit from the first half as the team suffered a 77-73 loss to Long Beach State on Saturday night. This marks DePaul's...

Sophomore guard Elijah Fisher drives to the basket in a exhibition game against North Park Thursday, November 2 at Wintrust Arena.

Five-star recruit Elijah Fisher aims to bring Blue Demons back to former glory

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 5, 2023

Confidence isn’t something DePaul’s newest transfer recruit Elijah Fishers lacks, in fact, he embraces it. Not only is he prepared to play in what many view as the toughest conference in college basketball,...

Kenwood Academy (IL) standout Chris Riddle dribbles a basketball during a DePaul photoshoot he posted on his Instagram Oct. 15.

DePaul basketball lands Chicago native Chris Riddle

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter October 24, 2023

Chicago native Chris Riddle made it official Monday night Oct. 23, by announcing his commitment to the Blue Demons via Instagram livestream with Travis Branham of 247 Sports. He favored DePaul over other...

Brock Ash, senior and captain of the DePaul club hockey team, awaits play at a Sept. 29 home game in Chicago versus Davenport.  Ash has played an important role in securing the team’s first regional qualification in nearly 15 years.

Stepping up: Brock Ash’s unwavering leadership in DePaul hockey

Miranda Battaglia, Contributing Writer October 22, 2023

DePaul club hockey captain Brock Ash played a pivotal role in the team’s first regional qualification since 2009. A seventh-year law student who is also a left winger and captain, led his team to the...

What Messi’s arrival could mean for Soldier Field, Chicago Fire

What Messi’s arrival could mean for Soldier Field, Chicago Fire

Sarina Singh, Contributing Writer October 22, 2023

The Chicago Fire’s Oct. 4 match against Inter Miami CF drew the largest crowd in club history with 62,124 attendees. This record-breaking attendance at Soldier Field can most likely be accredited to...

Sophomore standout Mark Aguirre, left, and DePaul coach Ray Meyer are seen during practice in Chicago, Jan. 14, 1980. DePaul was rated No. One in the Associated Press college basketball poll Monday.

DePaul basketball legend Mark Aguirre returns as special assistant to Peevy

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter October 19, 2023

DePaul Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy made an official announcement Wednesday, appointing former Blue Demon and NBA star Mark Aguirre as special assistant to the athletic director.  “It’s...

Jorie Allen (left) and Anaya Peoples of the DePaul Women's Basketball team express their confidence in the upcoming season Wednesday, Oct. 4. Both fifth-year athletes, Allen and Peoples anticipate their final season at DePaul.

Chicago colleges connect for basketball media day

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor October 8, 2023

DePaul hosted a media day for several Chicago area men’s and women’s basketball programs on Wednesday at the Chicago Sports Museum. Four schools were in attendance: DePaul, Loyola Chicago, Northwestern...

Freshman forward Liam Mullins (center) battles with junior forward John Gates (right) in DePaul's match against Loyola September 19

DePaul and Loyola Chicago rivalry stands strong during fall season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor October 1, 2023

Three DePaul sports teams faced tough competition against Loyola University Chicago this month. DePaul women’s soccer lost a close 0-1 match to Loyola at Wish Field on Sept. 10 off of an 85th-minute...

Men’s soccer assistant coach Martin Alba (center) acknowledges a strong first half in DePaul’s matchup against Loyola Chicago on Sept. 19

Meet DePaul’s newest fall sports assistant coaches

Eli Smith, Contributing Writer September 24, 2023

Three DePaul teams have new assistant coaches tasked with maintaining team culture and proper development for their athletes.  Peter McKeown, assistant coach for women’s soccer, came to DePaul this...

Olivia Borowiak racing in the Big East Cross Country Championship on Oct. 29, 2022.

DePaul Cross-Country kicks off season strong with double second-place finish

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

DePaul men’s and women’s cross-country opened their season at the Bradley Invitational in Peoria, Illinois on Friday. The teams finished second overall on both sides. “Overall, I was pretty pleased,”...

Freshman four-star recruit Zion Cruz plays defense against a Marian guard in Wintrust Arena on Nov. 1.

BREAKING: DePaul guard Zion Cruz enters transfer portal

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter September 13, 2023

Four-star recruit and sophomore guard Zion Cruz is reportedly leaving DePaul and entering the transfer portal, the university confirmed Wednesday afternoon. “We can confirm that Zion Cruz is not enrolled...

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