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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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Fall 2023 will be Mark Plotkin’s sixth year as the head coach of the DePaul men’s soccer team. Plotkin’s squad tied for the league’s highest number of draws last season with a record of 4-6-7.

Talent and team: How Mark Plotkin is selling a team-first culture to a higher tier of players

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor January 30, 2023

Across the L tracks at Fullerton, overlooking his team’s home pitch at Wish Field, a whiteboard hangs on the wall of DePaul men’s soccer head coach Mark Plotkin’s office. On it is a list of names....

Sophomore catcher Anna Wohlers and senior first basemen Brooke Johnson celebrate with their teammates after their 7-1 victory over Villanova on April 4, 2022.

2023 Preview: DePaul softball looks to win sixth Big East tournament title

Max Rayman, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

The ending of the 2022 softball season left a bitter taste in the Blue Demons' mouths. After a dominating 6-2 win against UConn in the opening match of the Big East conference tournament, DePaul saw its...

Junior goalie Asher Motew allows a goal against Concordia senior winger Scott Gregor during Friday night’s 5-3 win over the Falcons.

Untimely penalties cost DePaul wins over Concordia UW

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 29, 2023

DePaul concluded its final home game of the season Friday night at Johnny’s Ice House against conference foe Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW). Ranked above DePaul in the central division standings,...

Junior guard Caleb Murphy dribbles toward the basket in DePaul's home loss to Marquette at Wintrust Arena Saturday.

DePaul suffers 20-point loss to Marquette in front of sold out Wintrust crowd

Thomas Gorski, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

DePaul suffered a 20-point blowout loss at Wintrust Arena Saturday night, resulting in its eighth conference defeat of the season after losing, 89-69 against Marquette.  The Golden Eagles were led...

UConn's Aaliyah Edwards defends DePaul freshman guard Maeve McErlane in the Blue Demons' loss road loss to the Huskies Monday night.

UConn routs DePaul by 43, extend matchup streak to 22-straight victories

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 25, 2023

Monday’s offensive performance against the UConn Huskies was a season-low for the Blue Demons. The 94-51 loss on the road was the largest lopsided defeat of the season thus far for DePaul.   DePaul...

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...

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...

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