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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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(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...

Sophomore center Aneesah Morrow attempts a three-point shot during Saturday's 81-72 loss against St. John's.

When will the losing stop? DePaul women allow 168 points in back to back Big East losses

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2023

An all too familiar performance took place in both D.C. and Wintrust Arena in DePaul’s past games. Two second half defensive collapses allowed DePaul’s halftime leads to slip away and cause its once...

Senior guard Anaya Peoples shoots a three-pointer over senior guard Unique Drake during Saturday's 81-72 loss against St. John's.

COLUMN: Huskies still run the Big East, but could it be for much longer?

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2023

It’s no secret that when the Big East preseason coaches poll was released on Oct. 18, Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies would unanimously be at the top, but the same cannot be said about the 10 remaining...

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...

Junior Darrione Rogers finished with a team-high 22 points in the Demons' loss to Georgetown Wednesday night.

Demons let’s one slip away in D.C., fall 87-63 to Georgetown

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 19, 2023

The Blue Demons traveled to McDonough Gymnasium, in Washington D.C. Wednesday, looking to make it two Big East wins in a row, but a fourth quarter meltdown gave DePaul a 87-63 loss.  Having beaten...

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...

Senior forward Anaya Peoples draws a foul as she drives to the lane during Wednesday’s 71-64 loss against Villanova. Peoples recorded six points, 10 rebounds and four steals against the Wildcats.

Blue Demons fall flat against Nova, bounce back with win over Xavier

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 15, 2023

On Jan. 11, DePaul suffered their third straight loss for the first time since 2012 under head coach Doug Bruno. The Blue Demons quickly turned their attention to Xavier on Saturday, where they picked...

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...

Three time World Cup champion, and Brazilian top goal scorer O Rei “The King” left the scorer world on December 29, 2022.

Pelé’s death impacts the soccer community at DePaul

Sam Gutterman, Contributing Writer January 15, 2023

On Dec. 29, the global soccer community sadly lost one of its biggest icons shortly after the World Cup ended. Brazilian soccer player Edson Arantes Nascimento, commonly known to the world as Pelé, died...

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