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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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

Blue Demons close out tight game against Seton Hall, notch first Big East win

Paul Steeno January 6, 2019

Anybody who has been watching the DePaul Blue Demons (9-5; 1-2) closely this season, didn't feel comfortable when Max Strus nailed a corner 3-point field goal to give DePaul a 57-44 advantage over the...

DePaul sophomore guard Pantelis Xidias appeared in his third game for the Blue Demons, but first since Nov. 12 against Morgan State. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Pirate attack at Wintrust

Paul Steeno January 5, 2019

When Monday rolls around the DePaul Blue Demon's (8-5; 0-2) next opponent, the Seton Hall Pirates (11-3; 2-0), will likely see their name among the top 25 teams in the country on the AP poll. Winners...

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

Second half woes continue: DePaul falls to Villanova 73-68

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor January 2, 2019

DePaul’s first game of 2019 looked a lot like the last couple to end 2018 as another halftime lead slipped away from DePaul (8-5; 0-2 Big East), this time a 73-68 defeat at the hands of defending national...

Eli Cain. 
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Sharing is caring: Eli Cain’s evolution into the Blue Demons top playmaker

Paul Steeno January 2, 2019

Mired in a back and forth stalemate with Big East Conference rival Xavier on Saturday, things took a turn for the worst when DePaul Blue Demon star Max Strus picked up a fourth foul with 7:52 remaining,...

DePaul forward Max Strus, right, shoots against Xavier forward Tyrique Jones during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Chicago. Xavier won 74-65. Nam Y. Huh | AP

Contrasting styles on display in Big East opener

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 30, 2018

The Big East season tipped off Saturday with two exciting games to begin conference play with DePaul hosting defending regular season champions Xavier and Seton Hall taking on undefeated St. John’s....

DePaul forward Paul Reed, left, drives against Xavier guard Paul Scruggs during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Chicago. Nam Y. Huh | AP

Same old story: DePaul can’t close in Big East opener

Paul Steeno December 29, 2018

In a 74-65 loss Saturday afternoon against the Xavier Musketeers (9-5), the DePaul Blue Demons (8-4) found a new way to lose a tight game in their Big East Conference opener. After DePaul big man Paul...

DePaul sophomore guard Devin Gage drives past Chicago State guard Savon Bell Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Nonconference play rewind: A case of glass half-full or half-empty

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 28, 2018

When it comes to this year’s iteration of DePaul Men’s Basketball you are either a glass half-full or glass half-empty person. After 11 games of non-conference play, the Blue Demons sit at 8-3 and...

The DePaul Blue Demon mens basketball team huddles before a game. [Richard Bodee-The DePaulia]

Big East opener pits DePaul Blue Demons against Xavier Musketeers

Paul Steeno December 28, 2018

The Big East Conference is wide open this season partly because the step back the Xavier Musketeers have taken as a program this season compared to the last. The DePaul Blue Demons are the first Big...

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

Why have the Blue Demons struggled to close out games this season?

Paul Steeno December 26, 2018

Watching DePaul Blue Demon basketball this season hasn't been healthy for the heart. In DePaul's four toughest matchups on their nonconference schedule, the Blue Demons have helplessly watched as late...

Senior guard Max Strus dives for a loose ball during the second half of DePauls loss to Boston College. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

DePaul squanders late lead in first home loss of the season

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor December 22, 2018

DePaul (8-3) trailed for only 32 seconds, but it happened to be the final half minute as Boston College rallied for a 65-62 win Saturday afternoon at Wintrust Arena, handing DePaul its first home loss...

Lyrik Shreiner played a Blue Demon career- high 14 minutes in DePauls 81-71 win against Incarnate Word on Wednesday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demons get first taste of life post JCL injury in win against Incarnate Word

Paul Steeno December 20, 2018

In terms of the DePaul Blue Demons [8-2] rotation in an 81-71 win against the Incarnate Word Cardinals (5-7) Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena, life without Jalen Coleman-Lands wasn't much different than...

Jalen Coleman-Lands shoots a jumper of UIC guard Dominique Matthews during DePauls win on Friday night. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Jalen Coleman-Lands to miss upcoming games after suffering broken left hand in win over UIC

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor December 19, 2018

DePaul junior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands will miss Wednesday night’s matchup against Incarnate Word and upcoming games as well after suffering a broken left hand in DePaul’s win over UIC on Friday night. The...

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