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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball  game against Villanova, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Big East extends tournament deal with MSG through 2028

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2018

Since 1983, the Big East has called Madison Square Garden home for its annual conference tournament. Sunday afternoon, the Big East Conference and Madison Square Garden Company announced an extension through...

DePaul head coach Doug Bruno has led the Blue Demons to third Big East Tournament titles in the last five seasons. 
(Grant Myatt / The DePaulia)

Doug Bruno undergoes successful back surgery

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 15, 2018

DePaul women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno, who has paced the DePaul sidelines for the past 33 seasons, might be forced out of action after undergoing successful back surgery on Tuesday. "I should...

Blue Demons star Max Strus tied a DePaul Blue Demon record with eight 3-point field goals Friday night against UIC. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

“He’s Our Superman;” Strus helps Blue Demons fan Flames

Paul Steeno December 14, 2018

The DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team (7-2) was probably expecting a more competitive game than the 90-70 waxing they put on the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames (4-7) tonight at Wintrust...

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

DePaul extends contract of women’s soccer coach Erin Chastain

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 12, 2018

After 12 successful seasons with the program, DePaul women's soccer coach Erin Chastain will be walking the sideline for the foreseeable future. On Tuesday, DePaul athletics announced they are extending...

Paul Reed has averaged 6.9 points and 7.0 rebounds this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demons look for bounceback tonight against Chicago State

Paul Steeno December 12, 2018

In the history of the two programs, DePaul (5-2) has never lost against the Chicago State Cougars (3-8). Tonight at 7 p.m. at Wintrust Arena, the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team will try to...

Femi Olujobi poured in 16 points on 6-for-7 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds in the Blue Demons 65-50 win against Florida A&M Monday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Trio of Blue Demons receive weekly awards

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 10, 2018

After a 4-1 week between the men's and women's basketball teams, their presence was felt on the weekly awards list announced Monday with a trio of players among the two team honored. After a strong...

DePaul holds off Oklahoma for third straight win

DePaul holds off Oklahoma for third straight win

Evan Sully December 9, 2018

NORMAN, Okla. -- In what was the fifth game ever played between No. 20/17 DePaul and Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon, but third in the last year and a half, the Blue Demons left the Lloyd Noble Center victorious...

Pantelis Xidias has gained notoriety for his unique antics on DePaul's bench. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul versus Northwestern preview: Will we get another thriller?

Paul Steeno December 7, 2018

A longstanding Chicago hoops rivalry enters its 34th chapter when the DePaul Blue Demons battle the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday at 11 a.m. at the recently renovated Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill. The...

Sophomore guard Dee Bekelja attempts a 3-pointer with Northwestern center Abbie Wolf chasing during the first half of DePaul's 76-60 victory Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Andrew Hattersley | The DePaulia

Defense spurs DePaul to another comeback win over Northwestern

Evan Sully December 5, 2018

It was a different year, but similar story Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena as No. 20/17 DePaul (6-3) for the second year in a row rallied from a big first quarter deficit to once again come out...

Freshman guard Lexi Held attempts a 3-point shot Monday night in DePaul's 124-61 victory over Savannah State. Andrew Hattersley | The DePaulia

Lexi Held receives first Big East honor

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2018

A good seven days for freshman guard Lexi Held was capped off with some good news as she was named Big East Freshman of the Week Monday afternoon. Held tipped off last week with a career-high 28 points...

DePaul senior guard Eli Cain drives to the rim with Cleveland State defenders Jaalam Hill (left), Kasheem Thomas (center) and Stefan Kenic (right) looking on. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Cain tagged with Big East Weekly Honor Roll recognition

December 3, 2018

It's a recognition Blue Demon senior guard Eli Cain is no stranger to. For the fourth time in his Blue Demon basketball career, the Big East Conference has placed Cain on their Big East Weekly Honor...

Senior guard Rebekah Dahlman rises for a 3-point attempt during DePaul's 102-88 victory over Temple Monday afternoon at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Jonathan Aguilar | The DePaulia

DePaul knocks down 18 threes in win over Temple on Field Trip Day

Evan Sully December 3, 2018

After scoring a season-low 63 points against then No. 2/2 Connecticut last Wednesday, No. 20/14 DePaul (5-3) bounced back in a big way Monday afternoon with a 102-88 victory over Temple. It was an early...

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