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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Men's Sports

n November, Tony Stubblefield will enter his third year as head coach of the Blue Demons with a 25-39 overall record and 9-31 conference record.

Big East coaching carousel: Where DePaul fits in

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 9, 2023

The Big East is off to a strong start for 2023 after UConn collected its fifth National Championship. Three head coaching changes have also been made, highlighted by St. John’s hiring Hall of Fame coach...

Freshman guard Ahmad Bynum in DePaul's season opener against Loyola University Maryland on Nov. 7, 2022.

Freshman guard Ahamad Bynum enters transfer portal

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 14, 2023

Redshirt freshman Ahamad Bynum is entering the transfer portal and possibly leaving DePaul after two seasons under head coach Tony Stubblefield.  Bynum appeared in only 11 games for the Blue Demons...

DePaul's Jalen Terry (3) drives against Xavier's Souley Boum (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Playing possessed: Demons leave it all on the floor with valiant effort in Big East Tourney

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2023

Through disappointment and bittersweet heartbreak, DePaul’s season ended on somewhat of a high note, winning its first Big East Tournament game since 2020.  Senior Nick Ongenda’s game-winning block...

Freshman winger Felipe Corral (24) attempts a tackle against Forward Madison FC on Saturday in DePaul's friendly match. DePaul lost 3-0 to the USL League One pro team.

Men’s soccer kicks off spring friendly matches against pro club Forward Madison FC

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor March 12, 2023

MADISON, Wisc. – Several longtime staples of DePaul’s men’s soccer team departed following the conclusion of the 2022 season last fall. Since then, head coach Mark Plotkin and staff have been tasked...

Asher Motew (front) leads his teammates to the ice in DePaul's 5-3 win over Concordia on Jan. 27.

Uphill battle: DePaul Hockey Club’s difficult quest for varsity status

Juliet DiPadova, Contributing Writer March 12, 2023

Despite the DePaul Hockey Club being one of DePaul’s most successful athletic teams, becoming the university’s 16th NCAA team might not be in its game plan.  The team competes in the American Collegiate...

Head coach Tony Stubblefield hangs his head  after the team suffered a 90-76 loss to UConn on Jan. 31.

What now? Men’s lackluster season comes to a disheartening end

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2023

It’s back to the drawing board as DePaul flew back from New York facing disappointment and heartbreak after its season came to a disheartening end, losing 89-84 to Xavier in the quarterfinals of the...

DePaul's Jalen Terry (3) drives against Xavier's Souley Boum (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in New York.

Valiant conclusion: DePaul falls short to Xavier, ends season with gritty performance at the Garden

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 10, 2023

DePaul’s up-and-down season came to an abrupt end after losing 89-84 on Thursday night to Xavier in the Big East Tournament Quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden. The Musketeers diminished the Blue...

DePaul's Umoja Gibson celebrates after closing the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall during the first round of the Big East conference tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in New York.

DePaul’s improbable final-minute, Ongenda’s game-winning block stuns Seton Hall at Garden

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 9, 2023

In a season full of heartbreaks and underachievements, DePaul pulled off one of its most dramatic victories of the season, upsetting Seton Hall 66-65 at Madison Square Garden in the opening round of the...

Senior Nick Ongenda exits the court following DePaul's 84-70 loss to Creighton on senior night at Wintrust Arena.

Blue Dozen: DePaul drops 12th straight, bids farewell to seniors in finale

Max Rayman, Contributing Writer March 5, 2023

It was a somber senior night for the DePaul men’s basketball team Saturday as they fell short to Creighton, 84-70. The Blue Demons’ 12-straight losses mark its longest losing streak since the team...

Umoja Gibson (2) played his final home game for DePaul on Saturday. The star guard had one of his roughest outings as a Blue Demon, shooting 2-14 and finishing with just four points.

COLUMN: 12-game losing streak has things looking bleak for Big East Tournament

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

DePaul (9-22, 3-17) is set to face off against Seton Hall (17-14, 10-10) in its opening round matchup for the Big East tournament in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m. The Blue Demons...

UConn sophomore guard Jordan Hawkins scores a layup between senior Nick Ongenda and graduate Javan Johnson in DePaul's loss to the Huskies Wednesday.

UConn crushes DePaul by 29, extend Demons’ losing streak to 11

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 2, 2023

When will the losing stop?  The Big East Tournament is less than a week away and the Blue Demons continue to struggle to find a way into the win column. On Wednesday night in Hartford, Connecticut,...

Sophomore Matteo Iaquinto celebrates after defeating Army sophomore Vishnu Bodavula Friday night in two sets as he gave DePaul its first point of the match. DePaul improved to 7-9 on the season.

Men’s Tennis caps off weekend in dramatic fashion

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2023

In anticipation, junior Shourya Verma took a breath and awaited the match point serve. As the ball made its way over the net, Verma returned it, swiping his front hand swing to win the point.  Flailing...

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