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Lawrence Kreymer, Sports Editor

Lawrence is the sports editor at The DePaulia and an undergraduate studying journalism. He loves to watch and play sports in his free time and complain about his favorite sports teams on Twitter. 

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Twitter: @kreyme8

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DePaul's Lincoln Park campus.

Former DePaul athletic department employee files lawsuit against university for unpaid wages

June 22, 2021
Illinois inches closer to passing NIL bill before July

Illinois inches closer to passing NIL bill before July

June 18, 2021
Erin Chastain has accepted the head coaching position at Minnesota, her alma mater.

Chastain accepts head coach position at Minnesota

June 11, 2021
Henry Hernandez, his wife Karina Gonzalez and their children Jose Sebastian, 2, and Laura, 6, of Colombia, walk towards the baggage claim area at Miami International Airport, Friday, May 28, 2021, in Miami. The couple were surprised to be offered the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine upon arrival to the U.S. It is their first overseas trip since the pandemic began last year. Florida's Emergency Management Agency is running the program through Sunday.

COLUMN: Family gatherings resuming are the light at the end of the tunnel

June 6, 2021
DePaul men's basketball head coach Tony Stubblefield during his introductory press conference

Stubblefield lands first Chicago transfer

June 6, 2021
Big East conference logo displayed in place of the DePaul Athletics logo underneath the jumbotron for the Big East Championship at Wintrust Arena.

Big East scraps inter-conference transfer rule

June 6, 2021
FILE-Head coach Doug Bruno yelling out to his players during the game against Marquette. The Blue Demons shot just 38 percent from the field in their Big East finale.

DePaul women’s basketball looks to bounce back next year after disappointing end to 2020-21 season

May 31, 2021
This image provided by HBO Max shows Matt LeBlanc, from left, Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow in a scene from the

REVIEW: ‘Friends: The Reunion’ fails to address the show’s history with racist, homophobic comments

May 31, 2021
Former DePaul men's basketball player Billy Garrett Jr. is creating a TBT team to help raise awareness for sickle cell disease.

‘It’s bigger than me’: DePaul alumni starting TBT team to raise awareness for sickle cell disease

May 23, 2021
DePaul senior Luke Wassenaar gets ready to hit the tennis ball during a match against Illinois on Friday. The Blue Demons lost 4-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

DePaul men’s tennis loses 4-1 to Illinois in first round of NCAA Tournament

May 9, 2021
DePaul junior Vito Tonejc fists pumps after winning a point during the 2021 Big East Tournament.

Men’s tennis overcomes hurdles to achieve program’s best-ever season

May 9, 2021
DePaul junior Vito Tonejc won his doubles and singles match during the semifinals on Sunday.

DePaul men’s tennis will face Illinois in first round of NCAA Tournament

May 3, 2021
The DePaul men's tennis team celebrates together after winning the Big East Tournament April 26.

Four years in the making, DePaul men’s tennis gets across through the finishing line to secure first Big East championship

May 2, 2021
Students walk on the Quad, located on the Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul athletics partners with College of Computing and Digital Media to offer new filmmaking course

May 2, 2021
Philmon Gebrewhit announced his decision to transfer to DePaul on Thursday

Philmon Gebrewhit announces commitment to DePaul

April 29, 2021
DePaul junior Vito Tonejc won his doubles and singles match during the semifinals on Sunday.

DePaul men’s tennis wins first Big East title, secures berth to NCAA Tournament

April 26, 2021
DePaul junior Vito Tonejc won his doubles and singles match during the semifinals on Sunday.

DePaul men’s tennis defeats Butler in semifinals, will look to win first Big East championship

April 25, 2021
DePaul senior Marija Jovicic won her semifinals singles match on Sunday.

DePaul women’s tennis advances to Big East championship game after defeating Villanova

April 25, 2021
Former DePaul guard Ray Salnave is one of nine players to leave the program last season.

Increase in players transferring is here to stay — forcing teams like DePaul to adjust

April 25, 2021
Oregon transfer Jalen Terry announced on Friday that he is joining DePaul next season.

Oregon transfer Jalen Terry joins Tony Stubblefield at DePaul

April 25, 2021
Taylor Stapleton is responsible for revenue generation and strategic initiatives.

Taylor Stapleton is working on closing DePaul’s revenue gap while listening to fans and student-athletes

April 18, 2021
Tom Kleinschmidt was recently named the Chicago Sun-Times Coach of the Year.

Tom Kleinschmidt honored with Coach of the Year award

April 18, 2021
Junior forward Tyon Grant-Foster goes up for a layup during a game against North Dakota State on Dec. 5.

Tyon Grant-Foster announces commitment to DePaul

April 16, 2021
FILE-Asst. Director of Basketball Operations Matt Flemming embraces freshman forward Romeo Weems during his clutch, 18-point performance Saturday night.

Romeo Weems declares for 2021 NBA Draft

April 11, 2021
Former softball coach Eugene Lenti pictured at the 2018 Big East Championship.

Title IX charge against DePaul dismissed in Lenti abuse case

April 11, 2021
DePaul athletic director DeWayne Peevy hands Tony Stubblefield a No. 21 Blue Demon jersey.

Peevy’s first big decision as athletic director comes by hiring Tony Stubblefield as men’s basketball coach

April 11, 2021
DePaul freshman defender Bella Hanisch looks to pass the ball in a game against Valparaiso on Feb. 22.

DePaul women’s soccer loses 2-1 against Creighton

April 7, 2021
DePaul men's basketball head coach Tony Stubblefield was introduced to the media at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday.

‘We will become Chicago’s team again’: Tony Stubblefield shares his vision for DePaul men’s basketball

April 7, 2021
Tony Stubblefield is expected to be named DePaul's new men's basketball head coach.

DePaul officially hires Tony Stubblefield as new men’s basketball head coach

April 6, 2021
UCLA Bruins guard Tyger Campbell #10 in Westwood on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)

Analysis: Three ‘what if’s’ that could’ve saved DePaul men’s basketball

April 4, 2021
Nik Gatmaytan hits a shot from the fairway during the 2021 season.

DePaul golf takes second place in the John Dallio Match Play

April 4, 2021
Tony Stubblefield is expected to be named DePaul's new men's basketball head coach.

DePaul is expected to hire Tony Stubblefield as its next men’s basketball head coach

April 1, 2021
DePaul senior guard Ray Salnave passes the ball against UConn on Jan. 11 at Wintrust Arena.

Three DePaul men’s basketball players have entered the transfer portal

March 30, 2021
New York Knicks assistant coach Kenny Payne is a potential candidate to replace Dave Leitao at DePaul.

Reports: Kenny Payne is staying with the New York Knicks despite DePaul’s strong interest

March 28, 2021
DePaul senior guard Charlie Moore looks to drive past a Western Illinois defender on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.

COLUMN: Illinois’ and Loyola Chicago’s success puts more pressure on DePaul to hire right head coach

March 21, 2021
DePaul athletic director DeWayne Peevy speaks during his first press conference

‘I hope that it is my first and last: DePaul begins its search for new men’s basketball coach

March 16, 2021
New York Knicks assistant coach Kenny Payne is a potential candidate to replace Dave Leitao at DePaul.

Kenny Payne is DePaul’s main target to replace Dave Leitao

March 15, 2021
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao paces the sidelines against Creighton Jan. 22, 2020 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul fires Dave Leitao after six losing seasons

March 15, 2021
DePaul freshman defender Bella Hanisch looks to pass the ball in a game against Valparaiso on Feb. 22.

COLUMN: Sports are still coming to grips with a new reality

March 14, 2021
DePaul redshirt senior defender Adrian Walker goes for the ball against a Marquette defender on March 7 at Wish Field.

DePaul to host event looking to spark more interest in the sports industry

March 14, 2021
DePaul sophomore forward Romeo Weems stands in front of a UConn player on Monday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul gets blown out by UConn, 94-60, in quarterfinals of Big East Tournament

March 12, 2021
DePaul senior guard Ray Salnave passes the ball against UConn on Jan. 11 at Wintrust Arena.

Preview: DePaul looks to upset UConn in quarterfinals of Big East Tournament

March 11, 2021
DePaul junior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty goes up for a layup during the Blue Demons' game against Providence on Feb. 13 at Wintrust Arena.

Charlie Moore and Javon Freeman-Liberty carry DePaul past Providence in first round of Big East Tournament

March 11, 2021
DePaul sophomore forward Jorie Allen is looking to grab a rebound against Seton Hall on Feb. 15 at Wintrust Arena.

From Indiana to DePaul: Jorie Allen just beginning to make her mark at Lincoln Park

March 7, 2021
DePaul men's soccer players look to win the ball back from a Marquette player on Saturday at Wish Field.

DePaul men’s soccer loses 3-1 to Marquette in Big East home opener

March 7, 2021
DePaul senior guard Charlie Moore guards a Marquette player on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul comes up short in regular season finale loss to Marquette

March 3, 2021
DePaul men's basketball head coach Dave Leitao talks to junior forward Darious Hall during the Blue Demons' game against Georgetown on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

Another last place finish shows the growing gap between DePaul and everyone else in the Big East

February 28, 2021
DePaul junior forward Pauly Paulicap goes for a loose ball during a game against Georgetown on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

Georgetown uses second half run to pull away from DePaul

February 27, 2021
DePaul senior guard Charlie Moore dribbles the basketball against Creighton at the Chi Health Center on Wednesday.

DePaul gets blown out by Creighton, 77-53

February 24, 2021
A DePaul Prep boys basketball player goes up for a layup during a game against St. Joseph's on Feb. 8

DePaul Prep powers through tough season, set to play in end-of-season tournament

February 21, 2021
DePaul junior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty goes up for a layup during a game against St. John's at Wintrust Arena.

‘I think that it’s probably the worst year since I’ve been a fan’: DePaul fans frustrated with another disappointing season

February 21, 2021
Darious Hall and Romeo Weems celebrate after a play during DePaul's 77-58 win over Valparaiso on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

Charlie Moore’s return sparks DePaul’s 88-83 win over St. John’s

February 20, 2021
DePaul junior forward Darious Hall goes up for a layup against Seton Hall on Wednesday.

Poor offensive execution costs DePaul a win over Seton Hall

February 17, 2021
DePaul senior guard Deja Church looks to go around a Georgetown defender on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul pulls away from Seton Hall for 82-76 win

February 15, 2021
DePaul's volleyball team gets ready to face Marquette in its season opener

Travel buses, testing and masks: DePaul athletics continues to adapt to Covid-19

February 14, 2021
DePaul junior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty goes up for a layup against Providence on Saturday at Wintrust Arena

Poor offense dooms DePaul in 57-47 loss to Providence

February 13, 2021
DePaul senior forward Pauly Paulicap and Butler forward Bryce Nze battle for a rebound on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

DePaul’s problems aren’t a talent issue — they start with poor gameplans

February 7, 2021
DePaul senior guard Ray Salnave looks for a pass against Butler on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

DePaul’s offense stalls out in the second half at Butler, resulting in a 68-58 loss

February 6, 2021
DePaul freshman Darrione Rogers defends a Villanova player on Monday at Wintrust Arena.

San Antonio region to host entire 2021 women’s basketball tournament

February 5, 2021
DePaul freshman guard Kobe Elvis defends a Butler player on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

Big East announces schedule changes to three DePaul games

February 1, 2021
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao paces the sidelines against Creighton Jan. 22, 2020 at Wintrust Arena.

COLUMN: DePaul is more than men’s basketball – it’s not the end of the world if they lose

January 31, 2021
DePaul still has a long way to go before being able to compete with the Big East’s best teams.

DePaul still has a long way to go before being able to compete with the Big East’s best teams

January 31, 2021
DePaul senior guard Ray Salnave drives past a Creighton guard on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul fails to close against Creighton, losing 69-62 at Wintrust Arena

January 30, 2021
DePaul guard Sonya Morris (11) is defended by Connecticut guard Christyn Williams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Storrs, Conn

‘It’s great for Big East basketball’: DePaul and UConn to play the first women’s game on Fox

January 30, 2021
DePaul senior forward Pauly Paulicap grabs a rebound over two St. John's players on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul’s frustrating night ends with 81-68 loss to St. John’s

January 28, 2021
DePaul women's soccer returned to practice in August, but must wear masks during all of their workouts.

DePaul will continue without fans at home games due to Covid-19

January 27, 2021
DePaul freshman guard Kobe Elvis drives past a Marquette defender on Saturday at Fiserv Forum.

DePaul’s late-game heroics show they can win close games in the Big East

January 24, 2021
The DePaul women’s soccer returned to practice in August, but must wear masks during all of their workouts.

Big East announces spring championship formats, DePaul releases schedules for five sports

January 24, 2021
DePaul senior guard Charlie Moore looks to drive past a Marquette defender on Saturday at Fiserv Forum.

DePaul picks up first conference win with 68-61 victory at Marquette

January 23, 2021
DePaul junior forward Darious Hall goes for a loose ball against Butler on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul’s offense goes cold in 67-53 loss to Butler

January 19, 2021
NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks during a March 29, 2018 news conference at the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, in San Antonio.

NCAA postpones vote on name, image and likeness until future date

January 18, 2021
Darious Hall and Romeo Weems celebrate after a play during DePaul's 77-58 win over Valparaiso on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul gets back to winning ways after couple of close Big East losses

January 18, 2021
DePaul junior forward Darious Hall celebrates during the Blue Demons' 77-58 win over Valparaiso on Saturday at Winturst Arena.

DePaul snaps four-game losing streak with a 77-58 win over Valparaiso

January 16, 2021
DePaul junior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty looks for a pass against UConn on Monday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul’s game against Georgetown postponed because of Covid-19 protocols

January 13, 2021
DePaul sophomore forward Romeo Weems stands in front of a UConn player on Monday at Wintrust Arena.

Turnovers and poor offensive execution down the stretch hurt DePaul in loss to UConn

January 11, 2021
DePaul freshman guard Darrione Rogers stays in front of a Villanova player on Jan. 4 at Wintrust Arena.

Darrione Rogers starting to gain confidence in her freshman season

January 10, 2021
The ball is thrown in the air to start the game between DePaul and Villanova on Jan. 4 at Wintrust Arena. Caption: DePaul has put in cardboard cutouts of fans for home games this season.

No fans in attendance for college basketball forcing teams to adjust how they prepare and play

January 10, 2021
DePaul senior guard Charlie Moore scrambles for a loose ball against Seton Hall on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul’s offense struggles in 76-68 loss to Seton Hall

January 9, 2021
Wish Field, located in Lincoln Park.

DePaul to offer mental health breaks for students in 14-day quarantine

January 8, 2021
DePaul junior guard Sonya Morris looks to drive past a Villanova defender on Monday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul rolls past Villanova to pick up third Big East win on the season

January 4, 2021
Connecticut guard R.J. Cole (1) drives the ball against DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Storrs, Conn.

DePaul’s offense struggles to keep up with UConn in 82-61 loss

December 30, 2020
DePaul guard Sonya Morris (11) is defended by Connecticut guard Christyn Williams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Storrs, Conn

Poor shooting dooms DePaul in 75-52 loss to UConn

December 29, 2020
FILE-DePaul women's basketball head coach Doug Bruno smiles during his team's 86-62 win over No. 9 Kentucky on Dec. 16 at Wintrust Arena.

725 and counting: Doug Bruno becomes DePaul’s all-time winningest basketball coach

December 28, 2020
DePaul junior guard Charlie Moore looks to get past a Providence player on Sunday.

DePaul falls short to Providence in double overtime

December 27, 2020
DePaul junior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty goes up for a layup against Western Illinois on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul defeats Western Illinois, 91-72, in long-awaited season opener

December 24, 2020
DePaul players celebrate together after defeating No. 9 Kentucky on Dec. 16 at Wintrust Arena.

Fourth quarter surge pushes DePaul past Creighton

December 22, 2020
Charlie Moore drives in during the second half against UIC. His 26 points helped DePaul improve to 10-1.

After three pauses and 10 games canceled or postponed, DePaul is gearing up for Wednesday’s opener

December 22, 2020
DePaul junior guard Sonya Morris celebrates after a play against Georgetown on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul starts Big East play with a victory over Georgetown

December 19, 2020
Junior Charlie Moore transferred to DePaul from Kansas last April.

DePaul’s game against UConn postponed, Blue Demons instead will play Western Illinois on Dec. 23

December 19, 2020
DePaul players go up for a block during the Blue Demons' game against No. 9 Kentucky on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.

Strong defense and different offensive approach: How DePaul beat No. 9 Kentucky

December 19, 2020
DePaul junior forward Paul Reed celebrates after a play in the second half against Cornell on Nov. 16, 2019 at Wintrust Arena.

Paul Reed makes his 76ers debut in 113-107 preseason victory

December 18, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao paces the sidelines against Creighton Jan. 22, 2020 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul student-athlete tests positive for Covid-19, team pauses activities

December 14, 2020
Sonya Morris and Darrione Rogers go out to close a Loyola defender on Sunday at Wintrust Arena.

Fourth quarter surge gives DePaul fifth straight win over Loyola

December 13, 2020
: Oregon's LJ Figueroa, left, struggles for control of the ball with Washington's Quade Green, bottom right, and Hameir Wright during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Seattle.

COLUMN: College basketball lacks leadership as the sport struggles to play through a pandemic

December 13, 2020
Keon Edwards has announced he is graduating early and enrolling at DePaul this season.

Keon Edwards announces he is enrolling early at DePaul

December 10, 2020
DePaul junior guard Charlie Moore attempts to drive to the basket in the first half against Villanova. Moore finished the game with eight points on 2-of-10 shooting.

DePaul pauses team activities following positive Covid-19 test results, postpones two Big East games

December 8, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao watches his team give up 13 3-pointers against St. Johm’s on Saturday at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons lost the game 79-66.

DePaul cancels game against Iowa State because of Covid-19 protocols

December 6, 2020
DePaul athletic director DeWayne Peevy speaks during his first press conference

DeWayne Peevy talks first months as athletic director, expectations for basketball season

December 6, 2020
Louisville's Elizabeth Dixon, left, stops a shot-attempt by DePaul's Dee Bekelja in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn.

DePaul loses 116-75 to Louisville in Jimmy V Classic

December 4, 2020
Six DePaul players took a knee during the national anthem on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

‘I kneel for the lives lost’: Women’s sports continue to lead the charge in fighting social injustice

December 2, 2020
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