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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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Sonya Morris looks to drive to the paint versus UConn Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.

Women’s basketball: Aneesah Morrow’s big night is not enough to upset No. 10 UConn

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 26, 2022

DePaul has had its chances to beat UConn in the past, but the Huskies have always found a way to pull out a victory.  On Wednesday, with UConn traveling to Chicago to face DePaul on short notice after...

Dee Bekelja guarding an Xavier player on Dec. 5.

Dee Bekelja provides a spark as sixth starter for DePaul women’s basketball

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor January 23, 2022

When asked about Dee Bekelja, the first things that her long-time teammates – senior guards Lexi Held and Sonya Morris – brought up was the joy Bekelja brings to the team and the energy she has on...

 DePaul women's basketball forward Aneesah Morrow jumping to make a shot against Xavier on Dec. 5

Women’s basketball: Morrow and Morris dazzle for DePaul in victory over Xavier

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor January 23, 2022

While the rest of the DePaul women’s basketball team was competing against Xavier University on Sunday, Sonya Morris and Aneesah Morrow were battling each other for the team lead in points. Together,...

DePaul forward Aneesah Morrow jumping to shoot the ball in DePaul's win over Xavier on Dec. 5.

Women’s basketball: Aneesah Morrow’s big night propels DePaul to blowout victory over Butler

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2022

Freshman forward Aneesah Morrow led the way for DePaul on both ends of the floor as the team rolled to a 103-69 victory against Butler Friday night. The team is now 14-5 overall and 7-1 in conference play.  The...

Forward Aneesah Morrow dribbles around a Georgetown player on Jan. 16.

Women’s basketball: DePaul defeats Georgetown 102-69 to make program history

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor January 16, 2022

The DePaul women’s basketball team made history on Sunday when they defeated Georgetown University 102-69 at home. This win is the team’s seventh 100-point win this season, the most in program history.  The...

Forward Aneesah Morrow jumping to take a shot against Villanova on Jan. 14.

Women’s basketball: DePaul finds a way to win after first conference loss

Ryan Taylor, Staff Writer January 15, 2022

After a disappointing overtime loss to conference rival Marquette University, plenty of emphasis was placed on coming back and winning versus Villanova University at home.  Not just purely out of redemption,...

Freshman Aneesah Morrow chasing after a loose ball against Lewis.

Aneesah Morrow praises teammates and consistency for individual success

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 10, 2022

Sports were a focal point in the family of freshman forward Aneesah Morrow. At the University of Nebraska, Aneesah’s father, Edward, played linebacker while her mother, Nafessah, was an All-Conference...

DePaul women's basketball guard Deja Church racing past a Notre Dame player on Dec. 22.

Women’s basketball: DePaul continues undefeated conference streak with road victory over Providence

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor January 9, 2022

The DePaul women’s basketball team defeated Providence College 98-77 on the road on Friday, with guard Deja Church leading the team with 20 points. The Blue Demons are now 12-3 overall and 4-0 in Big...

Sophomore guard Darrione Rogers squares up from deep in the second quarter against Northern Illinois. Rogers scored a team-high 20 points on the night.

Women’s basketball: DePaul’s game versus UConn postponed due to Covid-19 in the Huskies’ program

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor December 29, 2021

The DePaul women’s basketball game against the University of Connecticut on Friday has been canceled due to Covid in UConn’s system, DePaul athletics announced on Tuesday. This game is the first...

Women's basketball: DePaul falls short to No. 20 Notre Dame

Women’s basketball: DePaul falls short to No. 20 Notre Dame

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor December 23, 2021

In a back and forth game, DePaul struggled to get over the hump, falling to No. 20 Notre Dame 91-86. The loss puts the team at 11-3 before heading into the holiday season. Freshman forward Aneesah...

DePaul forward Aneesah Morrow jumping to shoot the ball in DePaul's win over Xavier on Dec. 5.

Women’s basketball: DePaul powers past St. John’s for third consecutive Big East victory

Amber Stoutenborough, Managing Multimedia Editor December 19, 2021

The DePaul women’s basketball team defeated St John’s in a close game on Sunday, with a 107-93 victory  on the road. The Blue Demons now have a 3-0 record in the conference, making them first  in...

Sophomore guard Darrione Rogers squares up from deep in the second quarter against Northern Illinois. Rogers scored a team-high 20 points on the night.

Women’s Basketball: DePaul’s three-point explosion propels them in non-conference victory over Northern Illinois

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

DePaul put on a three-point display, exploding for a season high 18 three-pointers in their 103-71 victory against Northern Illinois on Thursday night. The win puts them at 10-2 overall. The Blue Demons...

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