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DePaul head coach Marisa Arce (center) speaks to her team after a loss to Xavier April 13, 2024, at XS Tennis Village in Chicago. DePaul lost the match 0-4 but entered the Big East Tournament as the No. 2 seed, with Xavier sitting at No. 1 in the conference.

Column: DePaul women’s tennis coach Marisa Arce highlights the importance of team culture

Eleanor Nobbs, Contributing Writer April 21, 2024

Editor’s Note: The writer of this story is a member of the tennis team. The DePaulia acknowledged this may be perceived as a potential conflict of interest, therefore this story is duly marked as a column. DePaul...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann addresses the media on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena, shortly after accepting the job. Since his opening speech, Holtmann has added eight transfers to DePaul's men's basketball roster.

BRIEF: Blue Demons ink two more transfers, roster taking shape

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 21, 2024

After a month of playing the transfer portal, DePaul men’s basketball secured eight total transfers, including two last week: Conor Enright, a guard from Drake University and JJ Traynor, a forward from...

Coastal Carolina guard Jacob Meyer (12) loses control of the ball against James Madison forward Raekwon Horton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.

Holtmann bolsters roster with three more transfers and multiple coaches

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 14, 2024

In his first offseason as head coach, Chris Holtmann is actively reshaping DePaul’s men’s basketball team, bringing in three new recruits from the transfer portal and welcoming Bryan Mullins and Jack...

Donovan Clingan (No. 32) guards DePaul guard Jalen Terry (No. 3) in UConn's matchup with DePaul Wednesday, February 14, at Wintrust Arena.

Column: Donovan Clingan etches his name into Connecticut history

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 14, 2024

Connecticut native Donovan Clingan has done the unimaginable: He went from high school basketball royalty to world champion, all in his home state. But that’s not the unimaginable part. Connecticut...

DePaul volleyball's front-line practices blocking at a team practice Thursday, April 11, at McGrath-Phillips Arena. The court pictured is the only space available for the team's use during the spring season.

‘No Excuses’: Despite construction, DePaul volleyball rallies for spring season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 14, 2024

An immense, temporary white sheet that splits McGrath-Phillips Arena exudes the aroma of a carpenter’s workshop as DePaul’s volleyball team attempts to run a team practice.  On the other side of...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann speaks with the media after his introductory press conference on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. In the past week, Holtmann secured three transfers: Troy D'Amico, CJ Gunn, and NJ Benson.

DePaul adds three transfer players and receives a verbal commitment from another

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 7, 2024

Fresh off his hiring, DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann has been actively shaping the team by securing four new players from the transfer portal. Holtman and his staff have officially added Troy D’Amico,...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann, left, gives his introductory press conference Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Holtmann’s plans for the team’s future was the main topic of discussion.

DePaul introduces Chris Holtmann as next men’s basketball head coach

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 7, 2024

Chris Holtmann was officially introduced as the 16th head coach in DePaul men's basketball history Monday, March 18, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the program.  Holtmann joined vice president...

Brooke Johnson swings at a pitch during her game against Butler on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Cacciatore Stadium in Lincoln Park.

DePaul’s offense goes dormant, as St. John’s sweeps weekend series

Nathan Klepp, Contributing Writer April 7, 2024

The DePaul Blue Demons softball team couldn’t bring a runner across home plate in a three-game home series against St. John’s University Easter weekend. It was the first time in program history that...

DePaul's Men's Basketball team play's at Wintrust Arena, located in Chicago's South Loop.

Former Southern Illinois forward Troy D’Amico plans to transfer to DePaul

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 27, 2024

Troy D’Amico, who previously played for Southern Illinois, is expected to transfer to DePaul, marking the university’s first commitment under head coach Chris Holtmann. Incoming freshman Chris Riddle...

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Holtmann will come to Chicago as DePaul's head coach after seven seasons in Columbus. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

BREAKING: DePaul hires Chris Holtmann as next head coach of Blue Demons

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor March 14, 2024

DePaul’s coaching search is over, as Chris Holtmann has been hired to take over the men’s basketball program. Holtmann, a 52-year-old Kentucky native has 14 years of head coaching experience at...

DePaul's roster huddles together during a game against St. John's Tuesday, March 5, at Wintrust Arena. Their 104-77 loss was the 19th of 20 conference losses the Blue Demons endured this season.

DePaul makes unwanted history, becomes first Big East team to lose 20 conference games

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2024

DePaul men’s basketball finds itself on the wrong side of history, being the first-ever Big East team to go 0-20 during conference play.  This season has been particularly challenging for the Blue...

DePaul freshman Morgan Rogers swings at a pitch during a game against Georgetown Sunday, March 10, at Cacciatore Stadium in Lincoln Park. The Blue Demons won both games in a double-header Sunday after dropping the home opener on Saturday.

DePaul softball home opener ends in extra innings defeat to Georgetown, responds with series win

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2024

DePaul softball's hopes for a successful home opener and start to its Big East campaign were dampened as it suffered a 6-3 defeat in extra innings against Georgetown at Wish Field  Saturday, March 9.  The...

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