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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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Senior forward Da'Sean Nelson drives to the rim in DePaul's loss to Creighton Jan. 9, at Wintrust Arena. Nelson finished with 12 points.

COLUMN – Lack of progression under Stubblefield: Is it time for a coaching change?

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 15, 2024

Over the past two decades, DePaul men's basketball has faced challenges in staying relevant while maintaining some competitiveness. However, this season presents a different narrative, as the team sits...

 DePaul head coach Joey Meyer directing his players on the sideline during his coaching tenure that lasted from 1984-1997.

Former DePaul basketball head coach Joey Meyer dies at 74

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

Joey Meyer, son of Hall of Fame coach Ray Meyer, died late Friday afternoon at age 74, the school announced. Meyer coached DePaul men’s basketball for over a decade, leaving a lasting impact on the program. “I’d...

DePaul players Elijah Fisher, Da'Sean Nelson, Jeremiah Oden and Caleb Murphy huddle during a game against South Dakota, Nov. 14, at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul’s early season struggles continue after losses to Northern Illinois and Iowa State

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter December 4, 2023

Wintrust Arena fell under the control of Iowa State's fan base, resonating with "Cyclones" chants even during pre-game warm-ups, completely erasing any home-court advantage for DePaul. The majority of...

Depaul guard Michelle Sidor makes her move in a game against Western Michigan, Nov. 6 at Wintrust Arena.

Strong second half helps DePaul defeat Loyola 93-72 in Red Line Rivalry

Samantha Davis, Contributing Writer November 28, 2023

After a few weeks away from Wintrust Arena, DePaul returned home to secure a 93-72 win in the crosstown competition against Loyola Nov. 26. The Blue Demons are now 46-10 when playing the Ramblers, winning...

DePaul forward Jeremiah Oden drives to the baseline in DePaul's matchup against South Dakota Wednesday, November 14, at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul notches first victory of the season, defeats South Dakota 72-60

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 15, 2023

DePaul secured its first victory of the season with a decisive 72-60 win against South Dakota Tuesday night at Wintrust Arena. Leading the charge was senior Jeremiah Oden, who scored a season-high 16 points,...

DePaul's starting five huddle before their home opener against Purdue Fort Wayne on November 7, 2023 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul faces first 0-2 start in 17 years after losses to Purdue Fort Wayne and Long Beach State

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 13, 2023

Despite a strong second-half resurgence by DePaul, it wasn't enough to erase a 22-point deficit from the first half as the team suffered a 77-73 loss to Long Beach State on Saturday night. This marks DePaul's...

Katlyn Gilbert pushes the pace in DePaul's first ever matchup against Stonehill, Nov. 9 at Wintrust Arena. Gilbert finished with the program's seventh ever triple-double.

DePaul gears up for Louisville with back-to-back wins

Christian Maysonet, Contributing Writer November 10, 2023

DePaul women’s basketball began the season with a 77-53 win against Western Michigan University (WMU) Monday night at Wintrust Arena, followed by their first ever matchup with the Skyhawks of Stonehill...

DePaul women’s basketball huddles during an exhibition game against Lewis on Oct. 29, 2023, at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul women’s basketball, a tradition – 50 seasons and counting

Elizabeth Gregerson, Contributing Writer November 5, 2023

The headline printed on the very bottom of the Jan. 29, 1925, DePaulia front page reads, “Girls Practice Basketball.” The story is rather short for a newspaper, but it’s there: “A group of the...

Forward Jorie Allen reaches for a rebound in an exhibition against Lewis Oct. 29, 2023 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul Athletics looks to boost student attendance at Wintrust

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor November 5, 2023

Cheers echo off empty seats at Wintrust Arena as a cohort of student fans gather to watch DePaul basketball. Though DIBS and the dance team try to make their Blue Demon pride reach the nosebleeds, those...

KT Raimey drives to the hoop in an exhibition game against North Park Thursday, November 3 at Wintrust Arena.

New team, new hope for redemption: men’s basketball preview

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 5, 2023

DePaul men's basketball is striving to reclaim its past success since its last NCAA Tournament victory in 2004. However, despite numerous efforts, the team remains at the bottom of the Big East conference,...

DePaul women’s basketball staff and players yell from the sidelines at an exhibition game
against Iowa on Oct. 15, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Newfound depth and young talent: Women’s basketball preview

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor November 5, 2023

Doug Bruno enters his 38th year at DePaul in uncharted territory. His Blue Demons were eighth in the Big East last season for the first time since the 2011-12 season, but even then, that team made the...

Sophomore guard Elijah Fisher drives to the basket in a exhibition game against North Park Thursday, November 2 at Wintrust Arena.

Five-star recruit Elijah Fisher aims to bring Blue Demons back to former glory

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 5, 2023

Confidence isn’t something DePaul’s newest transfer recruit Elijah Fishers lacks, in fact, he embraces it. Not only is he prepared to play in what many view as the toughest conference in college basketball,...

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