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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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 11, 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...

Freshman guard Sonya Morris celebrates an and-one during the third quarter of DePaul’s victory over Creighton on Monday night at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

DePaul advances to Big East Tournament championship game with comeback victory over Creighton

Evan Sully March 11, 2019

For the third year in a row, No. 24 DePaul (25-7, 14-4 Big East) will take on No. 17 Marquette (26-6, 15-3 Big East)  in the Big East Tournament Championship Game after winning its 10th consecutive game...

DePaul junior forward Chante Stonewall blocks a layup attempt by Providence senior Maddie Jolin during the third quarter of the Blue Demons win over the Friars Sunday night at Wintrust Arena. Steve Woltmann/BIG EAST

Defense leads the way for DePaul in their victory over Providence in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 10, 2019

The saying that “defense wins championships” never gets old to this day, and especially when you are trying to repeat as Big East Women’s Tournament champions, it starts with playing great defense....

DePaul junior forward Chante Stonewall attempts a layup during the Blue Demons win over Providence Sunday night in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament. Stonewall finished with nine points. Steve Woltmann/BIG EAST

Blue Demons advance to Big East Tournament semifinals with 85-60 victory over Providence

Evan Sully March 10, 2019

Seeking to win the Big East Tournament championship at the Wintrust Arena for the second year in a row, DePaul (24-7, 14-4 Big East) won its ninth consecutive game by taking down Providence (17-15, 8-10...

DePaul senior guard Max Strus lines up a free throw during DePaul's victory over St John's Sunday afternoon at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

All-Big East Second Team calls Strus’ name

Paul Steeno March 10, 2019

DePaul senior guard Max Strus staked his claim as one of the best players in the Big East Conference this season by earning a selection to the second team All-Big East squad for the first time in his career. Strus...

Senior guard Eli Cain drives to the basket against Georgetown freshman James Akinjo Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

DePaul look to secure Big East Tournament first round bye in regular season finale

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 9, 2019

When DePaul and Georgetown met for the first time this season on Feb. 27 in Washington D.C., the Blue Demons played, arguably, their worst game of the season, committing 11 turnovers and allowing 49 points...

DePaul senior Eli Cain raises his hands in celebration as he leaves the court at the end of DePaul's 101-69 victory against Georgetown on Wednesday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul explodes for 101 points in dominant performance over Georgetown

Paul Steeno March 7, 2019

Wintrust Arena amplified into a frenzy of applause, clapping, and chanting as DePaul seniors Max Strus, Femi Olujobi, and Eli Cain checked out for what could be the last time at their home arena. This...

DePaul senior guard Eli Cain dribbles past St John's guard Justin Simon during DePaul's win over St. John's Sunday afternoon at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Blue Demons hosts the Hoyas as the two meet for the second time in a week

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2019

For the second time during Big East play, DePaul will play an opponent twice within a week when Georgetown visits DePaul on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. The first matchup went the Hoyas way, after...

Seniors Femi Olujobi (left) and Max Strus (right) share a high five at the end of DePaul's senior day victory over St. John's at Wintrust Arena Sunday afternoon. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Seniors step forward in win over St. John’s

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 4, 2019

Being a player on the DePaul men’s basketball team hasn’t been easy over the years, with there being more losses than wins, long losing streaks throughout the season, finishing near or at the bottom...

Seniors Max Strus and Femi Olujobi combined for 66 points in the Blue Demons 92-83 victory against the St. John's Red Storm Sunday at Wintrust Arena. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Strus’ 43 points lift DePaul over St. John’s on senior day

Paul Steeno March 3, 2019

It was a good day to be a DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball senior. On senior day, the Blue Demons (14-13; 6-10) rode the backs of two of their seniors Max Strus and Femi Olujobi en route to a 92-83...

DePaul guard Lexi Held drives to the basket against Butler's Whitney Jennings at Wintrust Arena.

Blue Demons hit their stride heading into final two games

Evan Sully February 28, 2019

Having won six consecutive games, DePaul women’s basketball (21-7, 12-4 Big East) seeks to continue its hot streak on the road against Providence and Creighton this weekend to earn a share the of Big...

Head coach Dave Leitao and the DePaul Blue Demons have struggled to close out games this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia.

The slide continues for DePaul with 82-73 loss to Georgetown

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 27, 2019

After having a full week off to prepare for Georgetown (17-11; 7-8 Big East), DePaul (13-13; 5-10 Big East) were not able to put a halt to a three-game losing streak losing to the Hoyas 82-73 Wednesday...

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