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Lawrence Kreymer

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief

Lawrence is the Editor-in-Chief 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. 

Contact Information:

eic@depauliaonline.com

Twitter: @kreyme8

Kentucky deputy director of athletics DeWayne Peevy.

DePaul offers athletic director job to DeWayne Peevy

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
August 17, 2020
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 officially cancels fall sports season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
August 12, 2020
Kentucky deputy director of athletics DeWayne Peevy.

DePaul interviews DeWayne Peevy for athletic director job

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
August 7, 2020
DePaul senior guard Eli Cain drives past Georgetown freshman guard James Akinjo during a March 6, 2019 game against Georgetown.

Eli Cain signs with Ukrainian side MBC Mykolaiv

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
July 31, 2020
DePaul golfer Charlie Spencer-White.

Big East athletic directors deny golf coaches’ request to play in the fall

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
July 24, 2020
Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria, right, celebrates with his team after the White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-3 in an exhibition baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, July 19, 2020.

Column: The Cubs and White Sox have a chance to provide an exciting sprint to the 2020 playoffs

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
July 24, 2020
Big East commissioner Val Ackerman

Big East moves to conference-only schedule for fall sports

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
July 16, 2020
DePaul men's basketball assistant coaches Marc Hsu looks on from the bench last season.

Big East men’s basketball assistant coaches come together to form Coaches For Action

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
July 14, 2020
The DePaul bench celebrates a hit during a Feb. 9 game against Green Bay at the Total Control Sports Invitational. The Blue Demons went on to win game 10-1.

Four former softball players now refute Lenti lawsuit allegations, Conviser’s legal team “stands by their facts”

Lawrence Kreymer and Ella Lee
July 9, 2020
Morgan Greenwood celebrates with her teammates after defeating Providence on April 13, 2019.

Two former DePaul softball players now refute claims in Lenti lawsuit

Lawrence Kreymer and Ella Lee
July 3, 2020
Defender Sarah Gorden is the first DePaul women's soccer player to be drafted. (Grant Myatt / The DePaulia)

Former DePaul women’s soccer players taking part in NWSL’s return

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
June 27, 2020
Head Coach Eugene Lenti, pictured here during the Big East Championship, led the Blue Demons to the NCAA Tournament for the 20th time in his tenure with the program.

DePaul moves to dismiss all charges in first complaint of Lenti case, court declines

Lawrence Kreymer and Ella Lee
June 26, 2020
DePaul athletics director Jean Lenti Ponsetto will retire this summer. Lenti Ponsetto has been DePaul's AD since 2002.

DePaul officially launches process for hiring new athletic director

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
June 25, 2020
Former softball coach Eugene Lenti pictured at the 2018 Big East Championship.

Eugene Lenti’s abuse case moves to federal court, amendment made to suit against DePaul

Lawrence Kreymer and Ella Lee
June 24, 2020
President Esteban speaking at 2019's State of the University address.

COLUMN: Pressure is now on President Esteban to hire the right athletic director

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
June 23, 2020
DePaul junior forward Paul Reed dunks the ball against Texas Tech on Dec. 4 at Wintrust Arena.

From three-star recruit to NBA prospect: Paul Reed is ready for next level

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
June 20, 2020

Timeline of Jean Lenti Ponsetto’s 46-year career at DePaul

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
June 18, 2020
Max Williams dribbles up the basketball for IMG Academy. Williams committed to DePaul on Monday as a preferred walk-on

DePaul lands Max Williams as preferred walk-on

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
June 16, 2020
DePaul's Jacob Seeto defending a Marquette forward during a 1-0 loss at Wish Field on Nov. 16, 2019.

Big East announces COVID-19 task force, geographical divisions for soccer and volleyball

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
June 8, 2020
DePaul athletics director Jean Lenti Ponsetto will retire this summer. Lenti Ponsetto has been DePaul's AD since 2002.

DePaul Athletics reflects on Jean Lenti Ponsetto’s retirement

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
June 6, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks to junior guard Charlie Moore during the Blue Demons' 74-68 win over Georgetown on Feb. 22.

Dave Leitao reflects on George Floyd, protests, racism in America

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2020
DePaul athletics director Jean Lenti Ponsetto will retire this summer. Lenti Ponsetto has been DePaul's AD since 2002.

Jean Lenti Ponsetto will retire this summer

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
June 4, 2020
Former DePaul guard Brooke Schulte guards a Butler player on January 14, 2017.

Former DePaul basketball players working at the same hospital helping the fight against COVID-19

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
May 26, 2020
Ken Burmeister died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 72.

Ken Burmeister, former DePaul men’s basketball assistant coach, dies at 72

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2020
"The Last Dance."

Dave Corzine reflects on time with Bulls, Jordan in the 1980s

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2020
Ray Salnave has joined DePaul as a graduate transfer

DePaul picks up graduate transfer Ray Salnave

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
May 13, 2020
Big East commissioner Val Ackerman

Big East, DePaul working toward 2020-2021 sports plan

Lawrence Kreymer and Nate Burleyson
May 8, 2020
COMMENTARY: New NCAA recommendations for NIL don't mean anything until real plan is in place

COMMENTARY: New NCAA recommendations for NIL don’t mean anything until real plan is in place

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2020
Javon Freeman-Liberty drives to the basket against Indiana State on Jan. 29. On Friday, Freeman-Liberty announced he was transferring to DePaul

DePaul lands transfer Javon Freeman-Liberty

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks to junior guard Charlie Moore during the Blue Demons' 74-68 win over Georgetown on Feb. 22.

DePaul and Loyola-Chicago agree to two-season scheduling agreement

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2020
Courvoisier McCauley verbally committed to DePaul on Wednesday.

DePaul adds Courvoisier McCauley via transfer portal

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2020
DePaul senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands walks off the court after a 74-69 loss to Buffalo on Dec. 8 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul senior Jalen Coleman-Lands enters transfer portal

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2020
Dave Leitao looks on during the Blue Demons' game against Butler on Feb. 29, 2020 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

5 years after hiring Dave Leitao, DePaul still stuck in the bottom of the Big East

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2020
Former softball coach Eugene Lenti pictured at the 2018 Big East Championship.

DePaul accused of ignoring allegations of abuse by Eugene Lenti

Shane René, Lawrence Kreymer, Ella Lee, and Associated Press
April 16, 2020
DePaul freshman guard Flynn Cameron drives past USF's David Collins during game two of the CBI championship series.

DePaul guard Flynn Cameron enters transfer portal

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2020
A section of the DePaul crowd during the Blue Demons’ 65-60 victory over Texas Tech on Dec. 4 at Wintrust Arena.

Blue Demons fans react to Dave Leitao contract extension

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
April 10, 2020
DePaul senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands gets hoisted into the air by fans after DePaul defeated Texas Tech 65-60 in overtime.

DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands granted sixth year of eligibility by NCAA

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2020
Former DePaul women's basketball player Jessica January signed a training camp contract with the Indiana Fever on March 19.

Former DePaul women’s basketball players carving out their own path in the WNBA

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao yells at his team during their game against Buffalo on Dec. 8,

DePaul extends Dave Leitao’s contract through 2023-24 season

Lawrence Kreymer and Shane René
April 2, 2020
DePaul's women's basketball team celebrates after winning the 2020 Big East Tournament.

Even with no NCAA tournament, DePaul women’s basketball’s season had plenty of accomplishments

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 27, 2020
Mike Lemcke, from Richmond, Va., sits in an empty Greensboro Coliseum after the NCAA college basketball games were canceled at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 12, 2020.

COLUMN: Coronavirus robs sports fans of their most cherished outlet

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 14, 2020
A few basketball fans watch as Creighton takes on St. John's in in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

Big East Tournament has been canceled

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2020
DePaul guard Charlie Moore reacts during the second half of the team's the first round Big East Tournament game against Xavier at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday

DePaul pulls off upset win over Xavier in first round of Big East Tournament

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks to junior guard Charlie Moore during the Blue Demons' 74-68 win over Georgetown on Feb. 22.

Preview: DePaul faces Xavier in first round of Big East Tournament

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2020
DePaul men's basketball looks to make a splash as last seed in Big East tournament

DePaul men’s basketball looks to make a splash as last seed in Big East tournament

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 8, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao looks down during the Blue Demons' 79-66 loss to St. John's on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

COMMENTARY: A miracle at the Garden won’t save the Dave Leitao regime

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 8, 2020
Charlie Moore and Jalen Coleman-Lands look in disbelieve during DePaul's game against Villanova on Feb. 19 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul gets crushed by Providence 93-55 in regular-season finale

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 7, 2020
DePaul junior guard Devin Gage is leaving the program at the end of the season.

Devin Gage leaving DePaul at end of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2020
DePaul freshman forward Romeo Weems screams after a good play for the Blue Demons. DePaul defeated Marquette 69-68 at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday,

DePaul defeats Marquette 69-68 for third conference win of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2020
Blue Demons fall to Butler 60-42 in poor offensive display

Blue Demons fall to Butler 60-42 in poor offensive display

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2020
DePaul women's basketball aims to win third-straight Big East Tournament title

DePaul women’s basketball aims to win third-straight Big East Tournament title

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2020
Chante Stonewall goes up for a shot in the second half against Marquette. The senior forward scored just 12 points on Sunday in the 90-82 loss to the rival Golden Eagles.

DePaul women’s basketball drops consecutive games for first time all season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2020
Chante Stonewall takes a shot during the match against Marquette, Stonewall finished with 12 points.

DePaul loses second straight game in 90-82 loss to Marquette

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2020
Jalen Coleman-Lands looks on as DePaul falls to Butler on Feb. 29.

DePaul falls to Butler, remain winless on the road in Big East play

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 29, 2020
Romeo Weems and Darious Hall talk to each other during DePaul's 91-71 loss to Villanova on Feb. 19.

DePaul falls to Xavier 78-67 for 13th Big East loss

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao heads back to the locker room with his team down 46-26 at the break against Villanova Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul gives up 18 3-pointers against Villanova to lose 91-71

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2020
Oscar Lopez Jr. watches Creighton’s Ty-Shon Alexander celebrate a dunk on Feb. 15, 2020.

COMMENTARY: From red hot to ice cold, DePaul men’s basketball season officially dead

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2020
Charlie Moore and Jalen Coleman-Lands walk back towards the bench after their 67-59 loss to Xavier on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul gets crushed by Creighton 93-64 for seventh straight Big East loss

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2020
DePaul junior guard Deja Church drives past a Butler defender in the first half on Friday at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Church finished the game with 19 points.

DePaul surges past Butler for 13th Big East win of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2020
DePaul softball preview 2020

DePaul softball preview 2020

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao looks down during the Blue Demons' 79-66 loss to St. John's on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

COMMENTARY: DePaul men’s basketball is a joke, Dave Leitao is the punchline

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao looks down during the Blue Demons' 79-66 loss to St. John's on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul fails to hold on against Georgetown, loses 76-72 for 10th Big East loss of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2020

DePaul has no answers for Xavier, loses 67-59 for 9th Big East loss of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2020
DePaul junior guard Dee Bekelja goes up for a layup in the second half against St. Xavier.

DePaul women’s basketball junior guard regains confidence on team

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 3, 2020
Paul Reed looks on at the end of the second half as Marquette shoots crucial free throws.

DePaul men’s basketball keeps repeating same mistakes

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 3, 2020
DePaul and Creighton players warm up with just under 20 minutes until gametime Monday night at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons won the game 80-69. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

COLUMN: Winning games will keep fans coming back to Wintrust, not concessions or parking

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
February 3, 2020
DePaul senior guard Chante Stonewall looks down during the second half against Creighton on Friday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul suffers first Big East loss to the hands of Creighton

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2020
Seton Hall's Myles Powell drives past DePaul junior guard Charlie Moore in the second half on Wednesday at the Prudential Center.

Myles Powell, Seton Hall push past DePaul for 64-57 win

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2020
2021 four-star recruit Keon Edwards verbally committed to DePaul on Monday.

2021 four-star recruit verbally commits to DePaul

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2020
A section of the DePaul crowd during the Blue Demons’ 65-60 victory over Texas Tech on Dec. 4 at Wintrust Arena.

Wintrust attendance sees slight uptick, falls short of debut season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 26, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao looks down during the Blue Demons' 79-66 loss to St. John's on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul falls to 1-6 in the Big East following 79-66 loss to St. John’s

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 25, 2020

DePaul fails to contain Creighton in 83-68 loss

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 23, 2020
DePaul track and field sophomore Dominic Bruce runs prior to the start of the season.

DePaul track athletes reflect on helping young boy in coyote incident

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 20, 2020
DePaul forward DJ Williams smiles while on the bench before the Blue Demons took on Butler on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

Hometown Chicago kid joins DePaul men’s basketball for rest of season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 20, 2020
The DePaul bench celebrates during the Blue Demons' 79-66 win over No. 5 Butler.

DePaul upsets No. 5 Butler 79-66 for first Big East win

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2020
DJ Williams drives to the basket when he played for George Washington.

Former four-star recruit DJ Williams has joined the men’s basketball team

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2020
Villanova's Collin Gillespie dives for a loose ball with DePaul's Charlie Moore during the second half in their game on Tuesday night in Villanova, Pa. Villanova won 79-75 in overtime.

DePaul’s upset bid falls short in overtime against Villanova

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2020
DePaul senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands walks off the court after a 74-69 loss to Buffalo on Dec. 8 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul basketball teams on opposite end of tight games

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao walks off the floor after the first half against Buffalo at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons lost the game 74-69.

Poor free-throw shooting dooms DePaul in 74-67 loss to St. John’s

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2020
DePaul junior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands walks off the court after the first half. The Blue Demons lost 66-65.

Providence hits game-winning free-throw to defeat DePaul 66-65

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 4, 2020
Chante Stonewall celebrates with fellow senior Kelly Campbell in a game against Miami on Nov. 23.

DePaul takes care of Providence 80-67 to stay unbeaten in Big East play

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
January 3, 2020
Seton Hall's Myles Powell drives to the basket in the second half against DePaul. The Blue Demons lost the game 74-66

DePaul loses conference opener 74-66 against Seton Hall

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 31, 2019
DePaul senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands gets hoisted into the air by fans after DePaul defeated Texas Tech 65-60 in overtime.

Column: As DePaul gets ready to begin conference play, it’s time to start thinking big

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 30, 2019
Strus injured during Bulls' game against Lakeland Magic

Strus injured during Bulls’ game against Lakeland Magic

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 23, 2019
DePaul junior forward Paul Reed dunks the ball against Texas Tech on Dec. 4 at Wintrust Arena.

Preview: DePaul looks to break four-game losing streak to Northwestern

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2019
DePaul senior forward Chante Stonewall drives to the basket in the second half against Loyola on Friday night.

DePaul pulls away from Loyola in the fourth quarter to win 83-76

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2019
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao yells at his team during their game against Buffalo on Dec. 8,

DePaul avoids upset loss at Cleveland State with 73-65 win

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2019
The DePaul bench celebrates during the second half against Alabama State.

DePaul defeats Alabama State 105-76

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2019

Doug Bruno celebrates 700th win as head coach of DePaul women’s basketball

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2019

DePaul loses 74-69 against Buffalo, dropping Blue Demons to 9-1 on season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 8, 2019
DePaul senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands gets hoisted into the air by fans after DePaul defeated Texas Tech 65-60 in overtime.

Preview: DePaul looks to improve to 10-0 when Buffalo comes to Wintrust Arena

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 8, 2019
DePaul freshman Romeo Weems celebrates after a dunk in overtime. The Blue Demons won the game 65-60 against Texas Tech.

DePaul defeats Texas Tech 65-60 in overtime to stay perfect

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2019
DePaul junior guard Charlie Moore goes for a pass to fellow junior Jaylen Butz against Central Michigan on Nov. 26 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul not getting ahead of themselves as Texas Tech comes to Chicago

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
December 3, 2019
DePaul junior forward Paul Reed goes up for a layup against Central Michigan at Wintrust Arena.

Preview: DePaul aims to get off to a fast start against Minnesota

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2019
The DePaul bench celebrates during the second half against Central Michigan on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons won the game 88-75.

DePaul flips the script in the second half in comeback win over Central Michigan

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
November 27, 2019
DePaul sophomore guard Sonya Morris dribbles past a defender on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul dominates UW-Milwaukee to improve to 5-1 on the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2019
The DePaul bench celebrates a play during a game against Cornell on Nov. 16 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul prevails in the last minute to defeat Boston College 72-67

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
November 23, 2019
DePaul junior guard Charlie Moore drives to the basket in the second half against Cornell at Wintrust Arena

Preview: DePaul looks to continue perfect start against Boston College

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
November 23, 2019
DePaul freshman forward Romeo Weems dunks the ball against Cornell on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

Talent carries Blue Demons to strong start

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2019
DePaul freshman forward Romeo Weems dunks the ball against Cornell on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul improves to 5-0 after defeating Cornell 75-54

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2019
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