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The DePaulia

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DePaul players huddle together in a Feb. 25 loss to UConn at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul falls flat against Marquette, heads into Big East Tournament below .500

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor March 2, 2023

DePaul concluded their 2022-23 regular season Monday night at Marquette, looking to finish above .500, but finished with a losing record for the first time since 1997-98.  Marquette handed the Demons...

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...

Senior center Nick Ongenda attempts a contested shot during Saturday’s 90-84 loss to Marquette.

Demons’ late game miscues lead to 10th straight loss

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 26, 2023

In a week filled with a heartbreaking, last-second loss and a second half comeback bid falling just short, the Blue Demons found themselves in the midst of a 10-game losing streak.  The Big East tournament...

Graduate student Valentina Martin serves with her front hand during Sunday’s win over Creighton.

Women’s Tennis rides five-game win streak

Max Rayman, Contributing Writer February 26, 2023

After starting the season 1-5, DePaul women’s tennis finds itself 6-5 and riding a five-game win streak that included a 3-0 week against No. 40 Iowa, Omaha and Creighton.  Heading into their first...

Valerie Sanchez, 21, is a female mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who is majoring in public relations and entrepreneurship at DePaul.

Muay Thai, Taekwondo Champion Valerie Sanchez lends her talents at the Ray

Joe Martinez, Contributing Writer February 26, 2023

What do the titles student, teacher and national champion all have in common? They all belong to a martial artist from Maywood, Valerie Sanchez. Sanchez, 21, from Humboldt Park is a fighter majoring...

Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow looks to attempt a three-point shot against a Huskies defender during Saturday’s 72-69 loss to UConn.

Demon derailing: DePaul nearly pulls off upset over Huskies on senior day

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2023

What could have been.  Intercepting the inbound pass down 70-69 eight seconds left, sophomore All-American Aneesah Morrow had every DePaul fan in Wintrust Arena on their feet. DePaul was 40 feet away...

Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit hangs his head in DePaul's loss to the Butler Bulldogs on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.

‘We’ve got to find a way’: DePaul’s losing skid continues with heartbreaking loss to Butler

February 23, 2023

The Blue Demons had a chance to win on the last shot and put the eight-game losing streak to rest, but a blocked final shot resulted in a heartbreaking 59-58 home loss to Butler on Wednesday night.. “It’s...

Graduate student Lenka Antonijevic won a tie breaker in her third set against Iowa's  Barbora Pokorna on Tuesday.

Women’s Tennis upsets No. 40 Iowa in thrilling fashion

Max Rayman, Contributing Writer February 23, 2023

“Let’s go DePaul” and “Demons” echoed throughout the XS courts on Tuesday afternoon, as the DePaul women’s tennis team walked-off No. 40 Iowa 4-3.  Heading into the match, the Blue Demons...

Sophomore guard Lucy Olsen puts up a jumper over DePaul sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow at Finneran Pavilion Tuesday Night.

Siegrist and Villanova best DePaul, as Demons’ late game comeback falls short

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2023

Tuesday’s matchup featured a battle between sophomore Aneesah Morrow and Villanova senior Maddy Siegrist – two potential Big East Players of the Year. Both players recorded a double-double and led...

Graduate student Shane Knanishu broke his own mile time of 4:05 earlier this season at the GVSU Big Meet in Allendale, Mich. on Feb. 10.

DePaul Track & Field’s Shane Knanishu: five seasons of hard work, passion, records and now (hopefully) a championship

Logan Sriharatsa, Contributing Writer February 20, 2023

Long, lanky limbs and a little over six feet with long hair and a mustache reminiscent of Hall & Oates, graduate student Shane Knanishu started running in sixth grade, when his friend and his friend’s...

Junior guard Darrione Rogers drives past Pirates forward Alex Allesch for the contested layup during Wednesday’s 94-89 win against Seton Hall.

Women’s Basketball win two of three to get above .500

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2023

DePaul at Seton Hall DePaul had a full slate with three games this week. Monday’s game fell short against Seton Hall and had them on a stretch of two losses in a row. Wednesday, the Pirates...

Jake Fuderer scored 13 career goals and tallied 41 points during his time at DePaul. In 2022, the left back led his team in goals scored.

Fuderer signs MLS Next Pro contract with hometown club Chicago Fire FC II

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor February 20, 2023

Former DePaul star Jake Fuderer didn’t have to go far to find himself a professional contract. Last week, Fuderer signed with Major League Soccer (MLS) Next Pro squad, Chicago Fire FC II, as announced...

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