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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Basketball

DePaul guard Katlyn Gilbert (No. 0) gets a screen from forward Brynn Masikewich (No. 5) in a game against Providence Feb. 7, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demon uniforms featured pink accents to raise awareness for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

DePaul defeats Providence in Play4Kay cancer awareness night

Samantha Davis, Contributing Writer February 11, 2024

DePaul secured an 84-72 victory against Providence at Wintrust Arena Feb. 7 in the Play4Kay game. It was the team’s first game back in Chicago after a week-long road trip to Butler and Georgetown.  Guard...

DePaul's Charlece Ohiaeri (No. 3) encourages teammate Katlyn Gilbert (No. 0) on the Blue Demon bench in a game against Creighton Jan. 6, at Wintrust Arena. Gilbert, who leads the Big East in steals per game, tallied 6 Thursday against St. John's.

DePaul raises awareness for heart health in double overtime game

Samantha Davis, Contributing Writer January 28, 2024

DePaul fell short 83-77 to St. John’s in a double overtime thriller at Wintrust Arena Thursday, Jan. 25, in the Maggie Dixon Classic.  Three Blue Demons finished with double-digit points led by guard...

Senior guard Anaya Peoples drives to the hoop against Creighton Jan. 6, 2024, at Wintrust Arena.

Big East challenges embraced by Bruno’s Blue Demons

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

DePaul women’s basketball has battled through an early Big East schedule that has seen nail-biter after nail-biter, going 1-4 in that span, including recent losses to top-25 opponents in Creighton January...

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...

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 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...

Fans gather for the DePaul-Iowa women’s charity basketball game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The outdoor game broke the record for attendance for a woman’s basketball game with 55,646 fans in attendance.

BREAKING: Historic attendance record set at DePaul, Iowa exhibition

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor October 15, 2023

DePaul’s exhibition game against The University of Iowa broke the all-time attendance record for a women’s basketball game Sunday, Oct. 15, with 55,646 fans in attendance. The game was played on...

Jorie Allen (left) and Anaya Peoples of the DePaul Women's Basketball team express their confidence in the upcoming season Wednesday, Oct. 4. Both fifth-year athletes, Allen and Peoples anticipate their final season at DePaul.

Chicago colleges connect for basketball media day

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor October 8, 2023

DePaul hosted a media day for several Chicago area men’s and women’s basketball programs on Wednesday at the Chicago Sports Museum. Four schools were in attendance: DePaul, Loyola Chicago, Northwestern...

 Graduate forward Brynn Masikewich is the team’s seventh recruit for the 2023 season. She averaged 1.7 points last season at UCLA.

WBB adds three players and two coaches for 2023 season

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor June 4, 2023

DePaul women’s basketball finalized its 2023-24 roster of both players and staff, as its coaching staff added two assistant head coaches and two players in a matter of a week.  Kate Clarke, Grace...

Morrow announced her committment to LSU on May 5 through her social media platforms.

Morrow criticizes DePaul basketball program in recent comments

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 21, 2023

When the news was announced on April 5 that sophomore All-American Aneesah Morrow would enter the transfer portal, it wasn’t shocking news having covered the team all season.  With their lack of consistent...

Tony Stubblefield will be entering his third season as head coach of DePaul men’s basketball with an overall record of 25-39. During his tenure, he has lost four players to the transfer portal.

Hoops programs struggle to attract and retain talent despite NIL

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Name, image and likeness (NIL) has opened new resources and tools for DePaul, but years of mediocrity and failing to produce wins has caused athletes to seek opportunities elsewhere. This lingering problem...

DePaul women's basketball lost three starters to the transfer portal and six players overall from last year's team.

Women’s basketball program in turmoil: Players departing from program raises questions of the future

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2023

The total is now up to six players that have announced their transfers from DePaul women’s basketball program. Following sophomore Aneesah Morrow and junior Darrione Rogers' decision to enter the transfer...

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