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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Basketball

Freshman Aneesah Morrow chasing after a loose ball against Lewis.

Women’s Basketball: 2021 Class looks to make immediate impact

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor November 7, 2021

Every year, college basketball rosters get shaken up. Players graduate and transfer out, sure, but a lot of times the addition is more interesting than the subtraction. The DePaul women’s basketball...

Sonya Morris pulling up from deep against Lewis on Thursday, Nov. 4.

Held and Morris Work Together in leading team to greatness

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2021

Last season, The Lady Blue Demons finished the season 14-10, missing the NCAA Tournament after getting knocked out of the first round of the Big East tournament by losing to Villanova. Heading into this...

DePaul senior guard Lexi Held drills a 3-pointer against Lewis at Wintrust Arena Thursday night.

Women’s basketball: DePaul breezes past Lewis in exhibition victory

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor November 5, 2021

DePaul women’s basketball dominated from the beginning as the team returned to Wintrust for an exhibition game against Lewis University. The Blue Demons defeated Lewis by a score of 104-65.  Last...

Big East conference rumored to expand

Big East conference rumored to expand

Ryan Taylor, Staff Writer October 25, 2021

The Big East conference is looking at the possibility of expanding to a 12-team athletic conference, according to an interview in The Athletic with Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman.  The decision...

Outside of Wintrust Arena, home of the DePaul men's and women's basketball teams.

New protocols await DePaul fans as they return to Wintrust

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor October 25, 2021

After a year away, fans will be back in Wintrust Arena when DePaul men’s and women’s basketball teams take the court for the first time this season. As fans fill Wintrust Arena for DePaul games again,...

‘Sky-Town’ shows up to celebrate the Chicago Sky’s first WNBA title

‘Sky-Town’ shows up to celebrate the Chicago Sky’s first WNBA title

Darcy Waskiewicz and Lily Lowndes October 20, 2021

Two days after the Chicago Sky claimed their first WNBA title with an 80-74 win over the Phoenix Mercury, fans packed the sidewalks along Michigan Avenue to show their support for the team that never gave...

The DePaul women's basketball team gather around to listen to head coach Doug Bruno at their open practice on Saturday.

DePaul women’s basketball seniors are ready for their last dance

Ryan Taylor, Staff Writer October 17, 2021

The DePaul fight song filled the air of women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno’s spacious corner office in the Sullivan Athletic Center — his phone was ringing. It was a prospective athlete waiting...

Chicago Sky's Diamond DeShields, center, and Kahleah Copper left, along with teammates celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to become champions Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Hometown players help bring home the Sky’s first championship

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor October 17, 2021

Former DePaul women’s basketball player Allie Quigley has been outspoken regarding winning a championship with the Chicago Sky. As one of the two remaining members from the 2014 team that lost in the...

Women's basketball coach Doug Bruno (left) and Men's coach Tony Stubblefield (center) at the Chicago Basketball Luncheon Wednesday.

DePaul basketball expresses excitement for upcoming seasons at Chicago College Basketball Luncheon

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor October 14, 2021

The basketball seasons are right around the corner, and the DePaul men’s and women’s basketball teams celebrated at the Chicago College Basketball Luncheon this Tuesday. The luncheon consisted of...

Chicago Sky's Courtney Vandersloot (22) drives against Connecticut Sun's Natisha Hiedeman (2) during the second half of Game 3 of a WNBA semifinal playoff basketball game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. Chicago won 86-83

Chicago Sky advances to WNBA Finals after defeating Connecticut Sun 79-69

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief October 6, 2021

The Chicago Sky had been waiting for this moment for seven years -- a chance to secure a spot in the WNBA Finals for only the second time in franchise history.  On Wednesday, the Sky, in front of their...

DePaul guard Lexi Held drives to the basket against Butler's Whitney Jennings at Wintrust Arena.

Women’s basketball opens Big East play against Butler

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor October 3, 2021

DePaul women’s basketball is kicking off the Big East season at home with a matchup against Butler University. The conference schedule was announced by the Big East on Friday, and the Blue Demons are...

Head coach Doug Bruno yelling out to his players during the game against Marquette in 2020.

DePaul women’s basketball looks to bounce back next year after disappointing end to 2020-21 season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief May 31, 2021

Winning has become a staple of the DePaul women’s basketball program. At this point, it’s an expectation that the Blue Demons will win at least 75 percent of their regular-season games.  For 18...

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