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Sullivan Menard commits to DePaul as preferred walk-on

Sullivan Menard commits to DePaul as preferred walk-on

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2019

The current No. 25 class in the nation and third in the Big East added another piece Sunday afternoon when Colony High School guard Sullivan Menard committed to the Blue Demons as a preferred walk-on. “I...

DePaul senior guard Eli Cain celebrates during the second half of DePaul's 74-62 victory over Xavier Saturday night at the Cintas Center. John Minchillo | AP

DePaul uses late run to snap streak against Xavier

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 9, 2019

Never before had DePaul walked into Cincinnati or the Cintas Center and came back out  with a victory. That changed Saturday night, when DePaul closed out the game on a 31-11 run over the final 10 minutes...

Senior guard Max Strus celebrates a 3-point play late in the game that helped DePaul seal the win Saturday at Wintrust Arena.Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Late run helps DePaul edge Providence and snap three-game losing streak

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor February 2, 2019

Playing Providence  (13-9; 3-6 Big East) for the second time in seven days, DePaul (12-9; 4-6 Big East) avenged its earlier loss to the Friars, snapping in a three-game losing streak, as well, with a...

Sophomore forward Paul Reed and senior forward Femi Olujobi look on during DePaul's loss to Butler on Jan. 16 at Wintrust Arena.

Revenge-minded Blue Demons welcome Providence to Wintrust

Paul Steeno February 2, 2019

DePaul needs to stop the bleeding after dropping their third-straight contest on Wednesday. The DePaul Blue Demons (11-9; 3-6) next opportunity to do that is today at 1:30 when they welcome the Providence...

DePaul sophomore forward Jaylen Butz and senior guard Max Strus head to an official television timeout during the Blue Demons 86-74 loss against Villanova on Wednesday night. Andrew Hattersley I The DePaulia

DePaul can’t snap losing streak against red-hot Villanova squad

Paul Steeno January 30, 2019

When Villanova freshman forward Saddiq Bey hit an open corner 3-point field goal to put the Villanova Wildcats (17-4; 8-0) up 13 points with 17:26 to go in their eventual 86-74 win against the DePaul Blue...

DePaul offers complimentary parking for Wednesday night's game

DePaul offers complimentary parking for Wednesday night’s game

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 29, 2019

With the incoming polar vortex that is expected to hit Chicago and the rest of the midwest this week that will bring record low temperatures the next two days, DePaul has already cancelled all classes...

DePaul junior guard Lyrik Shreiner drives past Chicago State guard Rob Shaw. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Deep freeze won’t stop Blue Demons battle with Villanova Wildcats

January 29, 2019

Cold is a criminally inadequate adjective to describe the conditions in Chicago when the DePaul Blue Demons (11-8; 3-5) welcome the Villanova Wildcats (16-4; 7-0) to Wintrust Arena tonight for a 7 p.m....

Senior forward Femi Olujobi locks in on a jumper during the Blue Demons 65-50 win against Florida A&M Monday night at Wintrust Arena. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul forwards Femi Olujobi, Paul Reed take advantage of opportunity

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor January 28, 2019

Trailing by 13 at No. 12/11 Marquette on Wednesday night, DePaul opened the second half on an 8-0 run to slice from Marquette’s lead from 13 to ve just over two minutes into the second...

Sophomore forward Paul Reed and senior forward Femi Olujobi look on during DePaul's loss to Butler on Jan. 16 at Wintrust Arena.

Poor shooting dooms DePaul in loss to Friars

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 28, 2019

Despite only leading for 37 seconds, DePaul (11-8; 3-5 Big East) suffered yet another close loss, 70-67, Sunday afternoon as Providence (13-7; 3-4 Big East) held off the Blue Demons who at the Dunkin’...

Marquette forward Theo John, right, defends against DePaul guard Devin Gage, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. Darren Hauck | AP

DePaul comeback attempt falls short against Marquette

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2019

MILWAUKEE— Facing a 13-point halftime deficit on the road and trailing for the first time by double digits at halftime all season, DePaul battled back in the second half but was not able to get any closer...

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

Reed’s rise continues with nomination to Big East Honor Roll

Paul Steeno January 21, 2019

Fueled by two double-double performances, DePaul Blue Demon sophomore big man Paul Reed has earned his first career nomination to the Big East Weekly Honor Roll. In games against Butler on Wednesday...

Femi Olujobi poured in 16 points on 6-for-7 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds in the Blue Demons 65-50 win against Florida A&M Monday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul sweeps season series against Seton Hall with 97-93 victory

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 19, 2019

Continuing their road back to being respected in the Big East, DePaul took another step to completing that mission with a season sweep over Seton Hall on Saturday. The Blue Demons accomplished a couple...

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