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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Basketball

Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow prepares to shoot a free throw in DePaul's win over Butler on Feb. 8.

No more Morrow: Star leads exodus of Blue Demons into transfer portal

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2023

For DePaul women’s basketball, a 16-17 record and a heartbreaking loss in the Big East Tournament was not part of the plan, but the future looked brighter for the upcoming 2023-24 season.  That was...

Sophomore Aneesah Morrow averaged 23.4 PPG in her two-year career at DePaul, the most of any player in program history.

BREAKING: Aneesah Morrow enters name into the transfer portal

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 5, 2023

Chicago native and sophomore standout Aneesah Morrow entered her name into the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon, according to Chantel Jennings of The Athletic. Morrow, who has two seasons of eligibility...

Michelle Sidor (left) and former teammate Maddie Nolan pose together on the floor of Crisler Arena in 2022.

Newcomers hope to bring spark back to DePaul

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2023

The women’s NCAA Tournament ended on Sunday, concluding the season. For DePaul and head coach Doug Bruno the offseason started a month ago after the loss in the Big East Tournament to Villanova.  Since...

Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow prepares to shoot a free throw in DePaul's win over Butler on Feb. 8.

Return to March within reach for Demons in 2024

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2023

Doug Bruno and his team finished with an underwhelming 16-17 record, following DePaul’s season finale loss to Villanova on March 4. But as the focus shifts to next season, what is next for the Demons?  Expectations...

Villanova's Lucy Olsen (3) jumps to the basket between DePaul's Darrione Rogers, left, and DePaul's Kendall Holmes, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn.

Heartbreaker in Connecticut: Missed free throws send DePaul home with 71-70 second-round loss to Villanova

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2023

UNCASVILLE, Conn - With 2:51 left in the game, sophomore Aneesah Morrow backed down her defender in the low post and shot a contested turnaround jumper over two Villanova defenders. It was nothing but...

DePaul players huddle together in a Feb. 25 loss to UConn at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul falls flat against Marquette, heads into Big East Tournament below .500

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor March 2, 2023

DePaul concluded their 2022-23 regular season Monday night at Marquette, looking to finish above .500, but finished with a losing record for the first time since 1997-98.  Marquette handed the Demons...

Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow looks to attempt a three-point shot against a Huskies defender during Saturday’s 72-69 loss to UConn.

Demon derailing: DePaul nearly pulls off upset over Huskies on senior day

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2023

What could have been.  Intercepting the inbound pass down 70-69 eight seconds left, sophomore All-American Aneesah Morrow had every DePaul fan in Wintrust Arena on their feet. DePaul was 40 feet away...

Sophomore guard Lucy Olsen puts up a jumper over DePaul sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow at Finneran Pavilion Tuesday Night.

Siegrist and Villanova best DePaul, as Demons’ late game comeback falls short

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2023

Tuesday’s matchup featured a battle between sophomore Aneesah Morrow and Villanova senior Maddy Siegrist – two potential Big East Players of the Year. Both players recorded a double-double and led...

Junior guard Darrione Rogers drives past Pirates forward Alex Allesch for the contested layup during Wednesday’s 94-89 win against Seton Hall.

Women’s Basketball win two of three to get above .500

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2023

DePaul at Seton Hall DePaul had a full slate with three games this week. Monday’s game fell short against Seton Hall and had them on a stretch of two losses in a row. Wednesday, the Pirates...

Senior guard Anaya Peoples gathers for a shot in DePaul's 94-89 win over Seton Hall at Wintrust Arena Wednesday Night.

Clutch plays in winning time give DePaul a big victory over Seton Hall

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2023

“We’re tired of losing.” Those were the words of junior Darrione Rogers, following DePaul’s intense, thrilling 94-89 win over Seton Hall Wednesday.  It was all offense at Wintrust for both...

Head coach Doug Bruno directs his players in DePaul's win over Butler on Feb. 8.

Seton Hall’s Park-Lane torches DePaul for 39-points, Demons drop second straight

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2023

DePaul fell to Seton Hall by a score of 89-82 in South Orange, N.J. Monday night. Pirates’ senior Lauren Park-Lane had 39-points, breaking the Seton Hall single-game scoring record. This was the most...

Senior guard Anaya Peoples looks for an open defender while being guarded by Butler freshmen guard Jessica Carrothers during Wednesday's 87-62 win over the Bulldogs.

Demons fail to make it three straight after loss to St. John’s

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 12, 2023

Looking to make it three consecutive wins, St. John’s efficient offense was too much for DePaul’s defense.  DePaul traveled to Queens, N.Y. for the last of two matches against the Red Storm this...

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