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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Senior guard Eli Cain pumps up the crowd during DePauls win over Central Michigan Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Jonathan Aguilar | The DePaulia

Seniors soak in postseason experience

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

After being knocked out of the Big East Tournament after just one game against St. John’s, both senior guards Max Strus and Eli Cain expressed hope after the game they would have the opportunity to continue...

DePaul bench players react to a big play during the Blue Demons 100-86 victory against Central Michigan in the first round of the CBI tournament on Wednesday night. Jonathan Aguilar I The DePaulia

Blue Demons advance to second round of CBI with win against Chippewas

Paul Steeno March 20, 2019

DePaul could have made several excuses that could have curtailed their 100-86 victory against the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational tournament on Wednesday...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks with his team during a timeout in DePauls victory over St. Johns on March 3. The Blue Demons have another chance to end the season on a high note after a disappointing finish to the season with losses to Creighton and St. Johns. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Disappointed but not discouraged, fans and players welcome CBI opportunity

Paul Steeno and Shane Rene March 20, 2019

On Monday evening, senior guard Max Strus summed up how many within the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball program feel about the team's participation in the College Basketball Invitational tournament. "It's...

DePaul players celebrate the programs 17th consecutive NCAA Tournament berth Monday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Xavier Ortega | The DePaulia

Blue Demons celebrate 17th straight year in NCAA Tournament

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2019

DePaul celebrated 16 straight NCAA Tournament selections prior to Monday, but none were quite like No. 17 after the NCAA Women’s bracket was accidentally leaked on ESPNU hours before the 6 p.m CT Selection...

DePaul guard Lyrik Shreiner and sophomore forward Jaylen Butz scramble for a loose ball with St. Johns guard LJ Figueroa during the second half of DePauls Big East Tournament loss to the Red Storm. Julio Cortez | AP

Checkmate: Men lose battle of adjustments in first-round loss to St. John’s

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2019

Basketball is often a game of adjustments, especially when two teams are meeting for the second time in 10 days, and third time over the course of the season — as is the case in the Big East Tournament...

Sophomore forward Jaylen Butz loses the ball going up for a shot against St. Johns guard Shamorie Ponds during the second half of the Big East mens tournament in New York. St. Johns won the game 82-74. Julio Cortez | AP

Third time, no charm: Men fall to St. John’s in first round of Big East Tournament

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2019

NEW YORK – It’s been said that it is hard to beat a team three times in a season. DePaul experienced that Wednesday night in the first round of the Big East Tournament as the Red Storm pulled away...

DePaul junior forward Chante Stonewall cuts down a piece of the net during DePauls postgame celebration after defeating Marquette in Tuesday nights Big East Tournament championship game at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

DePaul and Marquette push each other to higher level of play

Evan Sully March 13, 2019

When the term “rivalry” gets thrown around in the game basketball, fans and spectators often hear about historic matchups between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics, or even Duke-North Carolina....

DePaul senior guard Max Strus drives past St Johns guard Shamorie Ponds, who signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Rockets, during Sundays game against St. Johns at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Blue Demons and Red Storm meet for the second time in 10 days to open Big East Tournament

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2019

Ten days after DePaul rallied for a 92-83 senior-day victory over the St. John’s Red Storm thanks to a career-high 43 points from senior guard Max Strus, the two schools will meet again in the first...

DePaul junior Chante Stonewall and teammates react after an and-one call with five seconds left in the title game against Marquette. Stonewall made the free throw to give her team a 74-73 victory. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Photo gallery: Blue Demons punch ticket to tournament with comeback victory against Marquette

Alexa Sandler March 13, 2019

After struggling through the first two games of the Big East Tournament, junior forward Chante Stonewall bounced back in a big way Tuesday night with a game-high 28 points that also included a game-winning...

DePaul freshman guard Lexi Held reacts as junior forward Chante Stonewall slaps the floor after making the game-tying shot with five seconds left in the game against Marquette. Stonewall, Held, Sonya Morris and Kelly Campbell will represent DePaul in the  2019 USA Basketball 3×3 National Championships on Friday and Saturday in Las Vegas.

Chante Stonewall sends DePaul back to NCAA Tournament with game-winning 3-point play

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 13, 2019

Just like they have many times before, DePaul and Marquette produced an instant classic Tuesday night that will go down as one of the more memorable games played in this long and storied rivalry.With the...

DePaul senior guard Tanita Allen drives to the basket Monday night at Wintrust Arena. Allen finished with seven points in eight minutes of action. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

DePaul and Marquette meet again in the Big East Tournament championship game.

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 12, 2019

After 18 conference games and two games apiece for Marquette and DePaul in Big East Tournament, the two foes will meet once again. DePaul (25-7; 14-4 Big East) and Marquette (26-6; 15-3 Big East) will...

DePaul’s Chante Stonewall, Mart’e Grays and Ashton Millender celebrate a play Monday night at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons advanced to the Big East Tournament championship game with an 80-69 victory over Creighton and will face Marquette for the third straight season. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Photo gallery: Blue Demons semifinal win sets up championship game rematch with Marquette

Alexa Sandler March 12, 2019

After DePaul and Creighton split their two regular season meetings, the Blue Demons pulled away in the fourth quarter for an 80-69 victory over the Bluejays to reach the Big East Tournament championship...

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