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The DePaulia

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The DePaulia

Men's Sports

Graduate guard Umoja Gibson lays the ball up over Hoyas defenders in DePaul's loss to Georgetown Tuesday night.

Georgetown snaps 29-game Big East losing streak with 81-76 win over DePaul

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 25, 2023

DePaul dropped its seventh Big East conference game of the season after falling on the road to Georgetown by a score of 81-76 on Tuesday night. Hoyas sophomore guard Primo Spears’ 21-point night highlighted...

(From left) Brendan Favre, Max Williams, Zion Cruz, Philmon Gebrewhit and K.T. Raimey celebrate during DePaul’s 73-72 win over No. 8-ranked Xavier on Wed. Jan 18 at Wintrust Arena.

“This is what we’re supposed to do” : Biggest win in three years brings life to dormant program

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 23, 2023

As the clock hit zero, the Blue Crew’s chants cried out near the Xavier bench. This was what fans have long-awaited. Relevance. Though  just for one night, DePaul finally put the college basketball...

Sophomore Winger Danny Mannarino looks for the puck on offense during Friday's 7-4 win against Marian. Mannarino recorded two goals against the Knights.

Blue Demons split weekend series with Knights, improve to 18-4

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 22, 2023

DePaul men’s hockey continued its historic season after defeating Marian by a score of 7-4 Friday night, led by sophomore winger Danny Mannarino’s two-goal night. DePaul’s victory over Marian is...

Head coach Tony Stubblefield expresses frustration during DePaul's win over Georgetown on 12/29.

Late-comeback bid falls short against Providence, DePaul loses 75-64

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 22, 2023

DePaul dropped its fourth Big East conference game of the season after falling on the road to Providence Saturday by a score of 75-64.  Coming off an emotional victory over No. 8 Xavier, the Blue Demons...

Freshman guard Zion Cruz and graduate forward Yor Anei celebrate mid court after the clock hits zero in DePaul's upset over No. 8 Xavier Wednesday night.

DePaul shocks No. 8 Xavier, snap 11-game losing streak vs Musketeers

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

In its first win against Xavier since Wintrust Arena opened, DePaul upset the No. 8 ranked Musketeers in a 73-72 thriller Wednesday night. “This is what we’re supposed to do,” said head coach...

Graduate Forward Eral Penn dribbles up the court and drives down the lane to score a basket during DePaul’s 75-65 win over Villanova. Penn recorded 11 points, five rebounds and two blocks.

Penned into the lineup: Riddled with injuries, DePaul finds consistency with Eral Penn

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

When graduate forward Eral Penn decided to transfer from Long Island University (LIU) to DePaul, it was likely that it would take time to adjust to the superior challenge of the Big East conference. What...

Junior forward Da’Sean Nelson celebrates with graduate forward Eral Penn after a dunk during Tuesday’s 75-65 win against Villanova. Nelson scored 24 points and recorded eight rebounds.

Blue Demons split week: Best Villanova, drop close game to Seton Hall

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

DePaul split its matchups this week, winning against Villanova on Tuesday and snapping a 22-game losing streak against the Wildcats, but dropped a nail-biter against Seton Hall on Saturday. The team...

Sophmore winger Matt Newton skates past a Titan’s defender looking to score during Friday’s 7-3 victory. at Johnny’s Ice House West.

Demons improve to 18-4 on the season after sweep of UW-Oshkosh

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 15, 2023

In yet another weekend sweep, DePaul took care of Wisconsin-Oshkosh at Johnny’s Ice House over the weekend. On track to have their best regular season since the club was created in 1992, the Blue Demons...

Graduate guard Umoja Gibson tries to avoid two Seton Hall defenders in DePaul's loss to the Pirates at Wintrust Arena on Saturday.

Late-game mistake costs DePaul in 71-67 loss to Seton Hall

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

DePaul went toe-to-toe with a tough Seton Hall squad on Saturday, but came out on the losing end after being bested, 71-67. The final minutes of the game were chaotic, and a late mistake by senior guard...

Junior forward Da'Sean Nelson was all smiles after his career-night against Villanova Tuesday. Nelson scored a career-high 24 points in the Blue Demons' 75-65 rout over the Wildcats.

Nelson’s career night helps DePaul snap 22-game losing streak to Villanova

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 11, 2023

DePaul secured its most impressive win of the season after besting Villanova 75-65, led by junior forward Da’Sean Nelson’s career-high 24-point night. The Blue Demons improved to 8-9 on the season...

Senior winger Brock Ash celebrates a goal against Northern Illinois on Sept. 24 in DePaul’s 10-3 win over the Huskies.

DePaul hockey hopes to ‘silence doubters,’ sets sight on deep postseason run

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 8, 2023

DePaul men’s hockey is off to its best start since the 2009 season. Sitting with a 17-4 record at the winter break, the team has pulled off big wins against powerful programs such as Indiana, Northern...

Graduate Senior guard Umoja Gibson dribbles at the top of the key against the Butler Bulldogs Graduate Senior guard Eric Hunter Jr. during Wednesday’s 78-70 loss at the Hinkle Fieldhouse.

DePaul’s late-game comeback falls short in 78-70 loss to Butler

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 8, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS -- DePaul dropped their third Big East conference game of the season to Butler by a score of 78-70. The Blue Demons unsurprisingly had another slow start to the game and fought back in the...

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