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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 readies an entry pass to a teammate near the basket in DePaul's win over Butler at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday.

DePaul cruises past Butler, pick up second-straight win

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2023

DePaul used its recent momentum after its win over Xavier on Feb. 4 and applied it Wednesday night against Butler, picking up a second-straight victory.  The 87-62 win was another showing of both efficiently...

Junior guard Darrione Rogers fires a jump shot in DePaul's loss to Marquette at Wintrust Arena on Jan. 4.

Darrione Rogers: A Blue Demon for Life

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2023

Growing up locally in the Western suburbs of Chicago, junior Darrione Rogers had a passion for basketball many 10-year-olds don’t. Rogers was invested into head coach Doug Bruno and Blue Demon basketball...

Freshman guard Tara Daye fights for a rebound against two Xavier defenders during Saturday’s 45-point victory over the Musketeers. Daye finished the game with a career-high 12 assists.

Demons thump Xavier by 45 to end four game skid

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2023

In a dominating overall performance, DePaul put their four game skid behind them picking up their largest win margin of 45-points in a 93-48 defeat, over Xavier Saturday afternoon.  The Blue Demons...

Doug Bruno shouts to players on the court in DePaul's 87-53 win over Loyola Chicago on Nov. 12, 2021.

The losing streak continues: DePaul drops fourth-straight conference game with loss to Creighton

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2023

For the fourth time in the last 17 days, DePaul lost again Wednesday night 83-74 to Creighton, with its last win coming on Jan. 14 against Xavier. This now has the makings to be one of the worst seasons...

UConn's Aaliyah Edwards defends DePaul freshman guard Maeve McErlane in the Blue Demons' loss road loss to the Huskies Monday night.

UConn routs DePaul by 43, extend matchup streak to 22-straight victories

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 25, 2023

Monday’s offensive performance against the UConn Huskies was a season-low for the Blue Demons. The 94-51 loss on the road was the largest lopsided defeat of the season thus far for DePaul.   DePaul...

Sophomore center Aneesah Morrow attempts a three-point shot during Saturday's 81-72 loss against St. John's.

When will the losing stop? DePaul women allow 168 points in back to back Big East losses

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2023

An all too familiar performance took place in both D.C. and Wintrust Arena in DePaul’s past games. Two second half defensive collapses allowed DePaul’s halftime leads to slip away and cause its once...

Junior Darrione Rogers finished with a team-high 22 points in the Demons' loss to Georgetown Wednesday night.

Demons let’s one slip away in D.C., fall 87-63 to Georgetown

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 19, 2023

The Blue Demons traveled to McDonough Gymnasium, in Washington D.C. Wednesday, looking to make it two Big East wins in a row, but a fourth quarter meltdown gave DePaul a 87-63 loss.  Having beaten...

Senior forward Anaya Peoples draws a foul as she drives to the lane during Wednesday’s 71-64 loss against Villanova. Peoples recorded six points, 10 rebounds and four steals against the Wildcats.

Blue Demons fall flat against Nova, bounce back with win over Xavier

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 15, 2023

On Jan. 11, DePaul suffered their third straight loss for the first time since 2012 under head coach Doug Bruno. The Blue Demons quickly turned their attention to Xavier on Saturday, where they picked...

Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow gathers to put up a shot against Villanova defenders in DePaul's loss Wednesday.

Late rally falls short as DePaul drops another game to No. 25 Villanova 71-64

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 13, 2023

DePaul has lost three straight for the first time since the 2012-2013 season. After Wednesday night's 71-64 loss to No. 25 Villanova at Wintrust Arena, the Blue Demons find themselves with their backs...

Senior guard Anaya Peoples surveys the Marquette defense in DePaul's loss at Wintrust Arena Wednesday night. Peoples tallied 14 points in the matchup with the Golden Eagles.

DePaul Women drop game to Marquette, upping pressure to bolster tourney resume

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2023

Wednesday night’s game at Wintrust Arena against Marquette was a must-win game for DePaul, but they were simply outplayed by their rival through four quarters. The 73-62 loss now adds pressure on the...

Freshman forward Zaria Hurston stares down a Bluejays ball handler in DePaul's loss to Creighton on Saturday.

Creighton hands DePaul women their first Big East loss

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor January 2, 2023

Looking to finish 2022 unbeaten in the Big East, the Blue Demons were faced with another tough task against the No. 21 ranked Creighton Bluejays on Saturday Similar to the Louisville game on Dec. 21,...

Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow puts up a shot over a defender in DePaul's win against Providence on Wednesday.

DePaul women hold on against Providence to remain unbeaten in the Big East

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2022

After a tough loss to Louisville the week prior, DePaul picked up a much needed win Wednesday, with a 78-69 win over Providence.  It was a dominant performance from the start. Junior Darrione Rogers...

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