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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

CJ Gunn jumps for a shot during the first half of DePaul's game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DePaul was one of four Big East teams participating in the Crown tournament.

Crown-less Blue Demons spring into offseason action

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 7, 2025

By the time DePaul men’s basketball reached the first round of the brand-new College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas on Tuesday, they were down to eight players. After a slow start by both...

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...

Layden Blocker drives to the basket on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. Blocker collected five rebounds to go along with his 25 points.

DePaul accepts postseason bid to College Basketball Crown tournament

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer March 17, 2025

DePaul men’s basketball has accepted a bid to the new postseason tournament — the College Basketball Crown — in Las Vegas, per the bracket revealed on FS1 morning show “Breakfast Ball.” DePaul...

DePaul guard Isaiah Rivera slashes to the lane in the second half of DePaul's quarterfinals matchup against Creighton on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Rivera played all 50 minutes, scoring 17 points and collecting nine rebounds.

Despite heartbreaking loss, DePaul says this is only the beginning

Nick Palazzolo and Ryan Hinske March 14, 2025

Hobbled, battered and beaten, they clawed until the bitter end. It was a tale as old as March; a scrappy underdog refusing to go away. This is the story of the 2024-25 DePaul Blue Demons. Despite a...

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...

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...

Shakara McCline catches a pass as Xavier's Petra Oborilova guards during the first half of their game on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The score was 9-7, with Xavier winning, after the first media timeout.

Live Updates: DePaul women’s basketball ends skid with win against Xavier

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer January 22, 2025

DePaul returns to Wintrust Arena Wednesday, Jan. 22, looking to end a two-game losing streak from Big East foes Villanova and Creighton. The Blue Demons are now in a three-way tie for fourth in the conference...

Layden Blocker guards the ball during the DePaul Men's Basketball game against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. DePaul currently has a record of 1-7 against Big East opponents.

Live updates: Creighton ends DePaul men’s positive momentum with 24-point win

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor January 21, 2025

DePaul returns to Wintrust Arena Tuesday, Jan. 21, seeking their first conference winning streak since March 2022. On Friday, the Blue Demons ended a 730-day regular season conference losing streak with...

Jorie Allen puts up a shot while Olivia Olsen tries to block on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during the second half of the game. Allen has averaged 17.6 points per game against Big East opponents this season.

Live Updates: DePaul women’s basketball earns a win against Providence

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor January 12, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons vs. the Providence Friars tips off at 2 p.m. at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons have a two game winning streak and they’re currently 8-9 (3-1 against Big East opponents). The Friars...

DePaul guard, Shakara McCline, attempts a shot against Marquette on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. McCline scored four points in the 59-78 loss.

DePaul women’s basketball suffers a loss against Marquette

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2024

The DePaul women’s basketball team faced off against the Marquette Golden Eagles and were defeated 59-78. Marquette came into this game with a 8-3 record and they had not played a Big East opponent yet.  The...

DePaul guard, Jacob Meyer, dribbles the ball against Providence on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Meyer scored 12 points in the 70-63 loss.

DePaul basketball’s transformation: Chris Holtmann sparks early turnaround

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer December 29, 2024

Year one under DePaul’s new men's basketball head coach Chris Holtmann has been about building up the program's foundation and getting DePaul back to relevance.  Through 13 games, Holtmann has gotten...

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