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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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...

The Blue Demons improve to 8-2 on the season with a win against Incarnate Word tonight. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Incarnate Word next up on Blue Demon’s nonconference slate

Paul Steeno December 19, 2018

An appetizer before the main course. Tonight, the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team (7-2) battles the Incarnate Word Cardinals (5-6) at 7:30 p.m. at Wintrust Arena before they wrap up the nonconference...

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

Takeaways from Blue Demon’s 2-0 week against UIC and Chicago State

Paul Steeno December 18, 2018

Blue Demon star Max Strus punctuated one of DePaul's better weeks of the season with his second Big East Player of the Week honor of the season. But in a week where the Blue Demons went 2-0 with wins...

Blue Demons star Max Strus tied a DePaul Blue Demon record with eight 3-point field goals Friday night against UIC. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul’s Max Strus named Big East Player of the Week for second time

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor December 17, 2018

For the second time this season, senior guard Max Strus was awarded Big East Player of the Week honors. Strus averaged 30.5 points and 10.5 rebounds with a combined 13 3-pointers helping the Blue Demons...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball  game against Villanova, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Big East extends tournament deal with MSG through 2028

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2018

Since 1983, the Big East has called Madison Square Garden home for its annual conference tournament. Sunday afternoon, the Big East Conference and Madison Square Garden Company announced an extension through...

Blue Demons star Max Strus tied a DePaul Blue Demon record with eight 3-point field goals Friday night against UIC. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

“He’s Our Superman;” Strus helps Blue Demons fan Flames

Paul Steeno December 14, 2018

The DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team (7-2) was probably expecting a more competitive game than the 90-70 waxing they put on the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames (4-7) tonight at Wintrust...

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