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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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DePaul guard Sonya Morris (11) is defended by Connecticut guard Christyn Williams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Storrs, Conn

Poor shooting dooms DePaul in 75-52 loss to UConn

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 29, 2020

DePaul and UConn have been playing each other every season since the Huskies left the Big East in 2013. But the two teams are finally back to playing two times in the regular season with UConn making its...

FILE-DePaul women's basketball head coach Doug Bruno smiles during his team's 86-62 win over No. 9 Kentucky on Dec. 16 at Wintrust Arena.

725 and counting: Doug Bruno becomes DePaul’s all-time winningest basketball coach

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 28, 2020

While DePaul women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno was doing his press conference after he won his 725th game at DePaul against No. 9 Kentucky on Dec. 16 at Wintrust Arena, he had to stop himself...

DePaul players celebrate together after defeating No. 9 Kentucky on Dec. 16 at Wintrust Arena.

Fourth quarter surge pushes DePaul past Creighton

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 22, 2020

After a 1-2 start to the 2020-21 season, DePaul has been able to respond with three straight wins against Loyola Chicago, No. 9 Kentucky and Georgetown.  The Blue Demons took that three game winning...

DePaul junior guard Sonya Morris celebrates after a play against Georgetown on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul starts Big East play with a victory over Georgetown

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 19, 2020

Big East conference play began for No. 24/23 DePaul as they took on Georgetown on Saturday at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons came in winners of five in a row against the Hoyas including winning nine out...

DePaul players go up for a block during the Blue Demons' game against No. 9 Kentucky on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.

Strong defense and different offensive approach: How DePaul beat No. 9 Kentucky

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 19, 2020

DePaul’s style of play has been characterized in the past by one simple phrase: Bruno Ball. But what is this style of play and why has it been so effective? Simply put, Bruno Ball is positionless...

DePaul junior Lexi Held celebrates during the Blue Demons' 86-82 win over Kentucky on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.

Doug Bruno picks up win No. 725 as DePaul upsets No. 9 Kentucky

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor December 16, 2020

DePaul was looking to build off their win against Loyola when they took on the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday. The Blue Demons were also trying to break a streak of two losses against...

Sonya Morris and Darrione Rogers go out to close a Loyola defender on Sunday at Wintrust Arena.

Fourth quarter surge gives DePaul fifth straight win over Loyola

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 13, 2020

DePaul has dominated the series over Loyola in the last couple of decades, winning four in a row and 26 of the last 27 meetings. The Blue Demons, however, had a tougher time with the Ramblers on Sunday...

Louisville's Elizabeth Dixon, left, stops a shot-attempt by DePaul's Dee Bekelja in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn.

DePaul loses 116-75 to Louisville in Jimmy V Classic

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 4, 2020

DePaul went into its 2020-21 season with some understanding of what its schedule might look like in the first month. But a couple of days after the season started last Saturday, the Blue Demons’ schedule...

Six DePaul players took a knee during the national anthem on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

‘I kneel for the lives lost’: Women’s sports continue to lead the charge in fighting social injustice

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 2, 2020

2020 has seen men’s sports begin to embrace social justice movements and try to bring attention to issues like police brutality and racial inequality in America. Following the killing of George Floyd...

DePaul junior Sonya Morris smiles at fellow teammate senior Deja Church during the Blue Demons' game against Texas A&M on Saturday.

DePaul adds No. 5 Louisville to 2020-21 schedule

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief November 30, 2020

The 2020-21 college basketball season has already brought major chaos and disruption when it comes to scheduling games. Every day there are games being canceled because of positive Covid-19 tests, and...

The DePaul women's basketball team shake hands during Monday's game against Chicago State.

DePaul wins first game of the season in record-setting day against Chicago State

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor November 30, 2020

The DePaul women’s basketball team lost a tight 93-91 matchup against #12 Texas A&M on Saturday in their season opener but turned around quickly for a Monday matchup against Chicago State. They took...

DePaul junior guard Maya Stovall guards a Texas A&M player on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul loses its season opener to Texas A&M

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief November 28, 2020

DePaul had to wait nearly nine months before playing its first game of the 2020-21 season. But on Saturday at Wintrust Arena, the Blue Demons finally got to open up their season by hosting Texas A&M.  With...

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