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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Women's Sports

Jill Pizzotti talks to her team during a timeout on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Pizzotti was named DePaul's head coach Thursday morning.

Jill Pizzotti named next head coach, filling Bruno’s shoes

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Jill M. Pizzotti has been named the second DePaul women’s basketball head coach since 1988. The longtime Blue Demon and Lombard, Ill. native first joined DePaul’s staff in 2011, quickly rising to...

Taylor Johnson-Matthews looks for a pass on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul finished their season with an overall record of 13-19.

Five DePaul women’s basketball players enter the transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer March 30, 2025

DePaul women's basketball has had five players enter the transfer portal since it opened on March 25.  With the news that head coach Doug Bruno is stepping down, DePaul players have 30 days starting...

DePaul swings for the softball against Valparaiso on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Cacciatore Stadium. DePaul won the game 4-3.

DePaul takes advantage of extra inning miscue; takes down Valparaiso

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer March 30, 2025

A day after DePaul softball allowed Loyola-Chicago to capture its first road victory of the season, they took down the Valparaiso Beacons in the most uncharacteristic of ways. The game was tied at two...

Head coach Doug Bruno facilitates the huddle during a match against Butler on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Wednesday was his last home game of Bruno's 38th season as DePaul's head coach.

DePaul women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno steps down

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor March 28, 2025

Doug Bruno, DePaul women’s basketball head coach for 39 years, announced Friday that he is stepping down, according to a university press release.  Bruno has been with DePaul for decades. He first...

Senior Addison Talbot steps up to the plate against Providence on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Cacciatore Stadium. The Friars swept the Blue Demons in the weekend series.

Despite seven home runs, DePaul gets swept by Providence

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer March 25, 2025

The Blue Demons hit seven home runs to score 10 of their 11 total runs in the series, but were swept by Providence 3-0, on Senior day, Saturday, March 22.  The series started on Friday, March 21, with...

Catcher Zoe Levine steps up to the plate during a match against Seton Hall on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Cacciatore Stadium. Levine, a freshman, had one hit in the game.

DePaul loses home-opening series to Seton Hall, gets first Big East win of season

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer March 18, 2025

Although DePaul softball lost their home-opening series to Seton Hall last weekend, the Blue Demons bounced back after a team meeting to win on Saturday, splitting the final two games of the series. The...

Jorie Allen hugs Jill Pizzotti after DePaul's Big East loss on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Allen has officially played her last game as a Blue Demon.

DePaul women’s basketball reflects on shocking Xavier defeat

Peyton Hopp and Laura Vázquez David March 7, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons ended their 2024-25 season on an unexpected note. The team lost to the last seed in the Big East conference, the Xavier Musketeers, 73-80. DePaul was the sixth seed team in the tournament...

Jorie Allen throws the ball onto the court during the first half of DePaul's game against Xavier on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. DePaul finished the regular season with an overall record of 13-18.

Live Updates: DePaul stunned in loss against Xavier 73-80

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor March 7, 2025

Today is the first day of the women's Big East tournament in Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena. So far, St. John's beat Butler 66-50 and Georgetown defeated Providence 58-56. At 3 p.m. CST (4 p.m....

Michele O'Brien talks to her team before beginning practice at Wish Feld on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. O'Brien's contract as head coach was extended through January 2028.

Women’s soccer looks to returning leadership, new talent for continued success in 2025

Peter Jurich, Contributing Writer March 3, 2025

Following one of their best seasons in recent memory, the DePaul’s women’s soccer team is back on the field for spring ball. The 2024 season marked the first time the team made the Big East tournament...

Doug Bruno and Jorie Allen hug each other at the beginning of the game on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen, a graduate student, was commemorated and will be playing her last regular season game as a Blue Demon.

Live Updates: DePaul crawls out with win against St. John’s, 65-64

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor March 2, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons are playing their last game of the regular season against the St. John's Red Storm at 2 p.m. St. John's currently sits in eighth place with a 5-12 conference record. DePaul is just...

Jorie Allen blocks Creighton during the first half of their game on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul is on a two game losing streak.

Live Updates: DePaul loses to Creighton 74-83

Peyton Hopp and Laura Vázquez David February 23, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons are set to play their second to last home game of the season against the Creighton Bluejays at 2 p.m. The last time DePaul faced off against Creighton they lost by 21 points. Creighton...

Kate Clarke dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Clarke averages 10.4 points per game.

Live Updates – DePaul fails to defeat Villanova

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer February 12, 2025

DePaul is set to take on Villanova as they host the annual Kay Yow cancer fund game. The Play4Kay game celebrates the legacy of NC State head coach Kay Yow who sought to rally communities to support women...

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