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The DePaulia

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DePaul Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy threw first pitch during last Monday's night's game.

DePaul, Cubs host second annual ‘DePaul Night’ at Wrigley

Lydia Morriss, Contributing Writer May 15, 2023

DePaul University and the Chicago Cubs hosted its second annual “DePaul Night” at Wrigley Field on Monday, May 8. Despite temperatures in the 50s and cloudy skies, the stadium was filled with 329...

Teddy Grubbs appeared in 74 games for DePaul, where he averaged 7.9 points per game.

Former DePaul player, Teddy Grubbs, passes away at 62

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 7, 2023

Former DePaul men’s basketball player Theodore “Teddy” Grubbs who had a complicated history passed away on Thursday, April 25, at the age of 62.  Grubbs, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois...

Fisher annouced via his instagram on Friday morning that he would be transferring to DePaul.

DePaul lands transfers from Texas Tech, South Carolina with Elijah Fisher and Carter Jr.

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter May 7, 2023

DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield continues to add talent this offseason through the transfer portal after securing both South Carolina guard Chico Carter Jr. and Texas Tech guard Elijah Fisher.  Fisher...

The Demons celebrate a set win at McGrath-Philips during DePaul’s Invitational Tournament.

DePaul volleyball adds offensive talent in pursuit of a Big East Tournament berth

Steven Francis, Staff Writer May 7, 2023

DePaul women’s volleyball is looking to bounce back after last season that saw them  deal with injuries and adversity and finish eighth in the Big East standings. The Blue Demons will look to a young...

Fans cheer on the men’s basketball team in DePaul’s opener against Loyola Maryland on Nov. 7, 2022. Wintrust Arena sold out for the first time on Jan. 28 against Marquette, per DePaul athletics.

DePaul men’s basketball: Struggling team finds modest attendance boost

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 30, 2023

As the clock hit zero, the Blue Crew’s chants cried out near the Xavier bench as DePaul, against all odds, upset the No. 8 team in the country at home in front of 2,924 fans on Wednesday, Jan. 18. 10...

DePaul women's club volleyball poses after winning its first Division lAAA National Championship tournament since 1945 on April 15.

DePaul Women’s club volleyball wins DI-AAA National Championship

Steven Francis, Contributing Writer April 30, 2023

DePaul’s women’s club volleyball team won the Division IAAA National Championship tournament in Kansas City on April 15 by defeating Harvard two sets to none. This is the first championship for the ...

Knanishu (left) and Rodriguez (right) both broke records at the Brian Clay Invitational.

Batavia brotherhood leads the charge in record-breaking track season

Andy Thompson, Contributing Writer April 23, 2023

Despite being the current track and field distance coach at Loyola University, Gavin Kennedy’s name was immortalized in the DePaul record books for nearly two decades. While a member of the men’s outdoor...

Tony Stubblefield will be entering his third season as head coach of DePaul men’s basketball with an overall record of 25-39. During his tenure, he has lost four players to the transfer portal.

Hoops programs struggle to attract and retain talent despite NIL

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Name, image and likeness (NIL) has opened new resources and tools for DePaul, but years of mediocrity and failing to produce wins has caused athletes to seek opportunities elsewhere. This lingering problem...

Strus (31) and Reed (4) played together for two seasons under head coach Dave Leitao from 2017-2019.

DePaul alumni making early impact on NBA Playoffs

Steven Francis, Contributing Writer April 23, 2023

Two former Blue Demons basketball stars in guard Max Strus (2017-2019) and forward Paul Reed (2017-2020) have each made significant contributions in the early stages of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.  Strus’...

DePaul softball was swept by Seton Hall this weekend, being out-scored 31-16 and fall to 12-24 on the season and 4-11 in Big East play.

Blue Demons outclassed on home turf, swept by Seton Hall

Tom Gorski and Steven Francis April 16, 2023

DePaul’s early season woes continue after a mixture of miscommunication and defensive errors result in a sweep by Seton Hall on its home turf this past weekend. The team falls to 12-24 on the season...

DePaul Athletics signs “Under The L” partnership with Athlete Advantage

DePaul Athletics signs “Under The L” partnership with Athlete Advantage

Thomas Gorski, Sports Editor April 16, 2023

Name, Imagine and Likeness (NIL) has dramatically altered the direction of where college sports are going, specifically the resources that each school has. DePaul has very limited resources, but Athletic...

DePaul women's basketball lost three starters to the transfer portal and six players overall from last year's team.

Women’s basketball program in turmoil: Players departing from program raises questions of the future

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2023

The total is now up to six players that have announced their transfers from DePaul women’s basketball program. Following sophomore Aneesah Morrow and junior Darrione Rogers' decision to enter the transfer...

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