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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Brooke Cwick and Chelsea Parker celebrate a run on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Cacciatore Stadium. DePaul scored five runs in the fourth inning with Cwick and Parker each tallying hits.

DePaul bats snap skid, douse Flames with season sweep

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 16, 2025

DePaul softball ended a seven-game losing streak with an 11-3 win against the University of Illinois Chicago on Tuesday, completing a season sweep of the Flames. Tied at one run apiece going into the...

Jill Pizzotti and DeWayne Peevy hold a jersey with Pizzotti's name on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Wintrust Arena. Pizzotti is the sixth head coach in DePaul women's basketball history.

Pizzotti officially becomes sixth head coach in DePaul women’s basketball history

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor April 15, 2025

After 14 years with DePaul women’s basketball, Jill Pizzotti now has the official title of head coach. She rang in the new title on Tuesday with a press conference; former head coach Doug Bruno was in...

Doug Bruno laughs during an interview in the Sullivan Athletic Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Bruno served for 39 years as the head coach of the DePaul women's basketball team.

Doug Bruno steps down from coaching, but his love for basketball — and DePaul — endures

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor April 7, 2025

Doug Bruno started out as a hockey player at the former Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary South on the South Side of Chicago. He enjoyed the fast pace of hockey, but he fell in love with a game he...

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...

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...

Layden Blocker dunks the ball during the first half of DePaul's game against Seton Hall at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. DePaul is currently on a three-game losing streak.

Live Updates: Blue Demons capsize Pirates for first Big East home win

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer February 2, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons are looking for their first Big East win at home since Jan 18 2023 when they defeated No. 8 Xavier. DePaul is coming into the game rather hobbled: forward David Skogman is out, forward...

DePaul women's basketball faces off against Seton Hall at Wintrust Arena on Friday, Feb. 1, 2025. The DePaul Blue Demons have won two of their last five games.

Live Updates: DePaul unsuccessful in loss against Seton Hall

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor February 1, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons — who are currently 6-4 against Big East opponents — plan to get back into the swing of things in today's 2 p.m. game against the Seton Hall Pirates at Wintrust Arena. The Blue...

DePaul women’s tennis players huddle before their doubles matches against UIC at XS Tennis Village on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. “I think if we show up with a good attitude, good energy … then we’ll keep getting better and have the most chance for success,” head coach Marisa Arce said.

DePaul women’s tennis team emphasizes team unity and growth after home opener win

Ethan Baca, Contributing Writer January 30, 2025

At professional tennis matches, audience members often hold their applause and cheers as they watch players grunt, scamper and hit lengthy rallies. Fans at DePaul women’s tennis home opener on Saturday,...

DePaul fans cheer during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The game was nearly sold out.

Live Updates: DePaul falls to Bueckers, UConn in front of record-breaking crowd

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer January 29, 2025

A record-setting crowd is expected to be in attendance when DePaul hosts sixth-ranked UConn on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons have won two in a row getting to 11-11 on the season....

Fans cheer on the men's basketball team as they play against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The men's team lost to Creighton 73-49.

Peyton’s Power Hour: Is it time to be a loud and proud DePaul basketball fan?

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor January 27, 2025

Imagine that before your senior year of college, the men’s basketball team has only won 15% (nine of 60) of their conference games in your college career. That’s me. I’m that senior. I started college...

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