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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Jorie Allen looks to the hoop to shoot on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, against Winona State. Allen is headed into her fifth season as a Blue Demon.

Photo Gallery: DePaul women’s basketball starts their season off strong

Jaydi Vasquez, Photographer November 4, 2024

DePaul women's basketball played against Winona State on Oct. 28 at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons beat the Wazoos 73-58. The star player was Jorie Allen, who scored 25 points and made 71.4% of her field...

Jorie Allen fends off an opponent, beginning her fifth season with the Blue Demons, on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at McGrath Philips Arena. DePaul defeated Lewis 83-41.

Rediscovering her passion: Jorie Allen’s journey back to DePaul

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor November 4, 2024

Jorie Allen’s dad, Jeff, played for DePaul basketball from 1981 through 1983, and her mom, Linda, grew up south of Chicago in Harvey. Allen’s dad didn’t want to pressure Allen into going to DePaul,...

Jorie Allen looks to the hoop to shoot on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, against Winona State. Allen is headed into her fifth season as a Blue Demon.

Embracing the challenge and taking advantage of the opportunity: DePaul women’s basketball preview

Nathan Klepp and Peyton Hopp November 4, 2024

DePaul women’s basketball enters the 2024 campaign off the heels of another losing season, something head coach Doug Bruno is not used to. He also is not used to taking a day off, which, according to...

Peyton’s Power Hour: DePaul women’s basketball — and Coach Bruno — deserve more recognition

Peyton’s Power Hour: DePaul women’s basketball — and Coach Bruno — deserve more recognition

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor November 4, 2024

With a completely new DePaul men’s basketball team and coaching staff, including the addition of former Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann, fans are looking to the men’s team to be a beacon of light....

DePaul guard Conor Enright talks to reporters on the sidelines after practice on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at the McGrath-Phillips Arena. Enright did not play in the exhibition on October 28 and is expected to debut for DePaul's home opener on November 4.

From Drake to DePaul: Conor Enright is ready to lead the rebirth of men’s basketball

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer November 4, 2024

DePaul guard Conor Enright may not be the loudest voice in the locker room or the biggest guy on the team, but his teammates and coaches see him as a leader for this new era of DePaul men’s basketball. “I...

Taylor Johnson-Matthews shoots from the free throw line on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Johnson-Matthews scored five points on Monday.

DePaul and Taylor Johnson-Matthews: An eight-month mission to get to the Big East

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer November 4, 2024

The path to success isn’t always a linear one. There may be detours along the way. But in the end, the journey is what matters. When she took the nearly 12-hour drive to Pearl River Community College...

Letter from the editor: Back to square one

Letter from the editor: Back to square one

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor November 4, 2024

Don’t fall for the hype. Get excited. Set your expectations low. This is the year we beat Marquette. Where will the bar be set for DePaul men’s basketball, considering the team basically came out...

DePaul forward, Troy D'Amico, slam dunks during the DePaul men's basketball exhibition game against Illinois Wesleyan University on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. D'Amico scored nine points and collected one block in the 76-60 victory.

‘Nothing to lose, everything to prove’: DePaul men’s basketball aims to end 20-year-slump

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer November 4, 2024

Two words describe DePaul men's basketball over the last couple of decades: frustration and underachievement. DePaul has not been to the NCAA March Madness tournament since the 2003-04 season. They...

DePaul's starting five huddle before their home opener against Purdue Fort Wayne on November 7, 2023 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul faces first 0-2 start in 17 years after losses to Purdue Fort Wayne and Long Beach State

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 13, 2023

Despite a strong second-half resurgence by DePaul, it wasn't enough to erase a 22-point deficit from the first half as the team suffered a 77-73 loss to Long Beach State on Saturday night. This marks DePaul's...

Katlyn Gilbert pushes the pace in DePaul's first ever matchup against Stonehill, Nov. 9 at Wintrust Arena. Gilbert finished with the program's seventh ever triple-double.

DePaul gears up for Louisville with back-to-back wins

Christian Maysonet, Contributing Writer November 10, 2023

DePaul women’s basketball began the season with a 77-53 win against Western Michigan University (WMU) Monday night at Wintrust Arena, followed by their first ever matchup with the Skyhawks of Stonehill...

Letter from the Editor: DePaul basketball needs momentum

Letter from the Editor: DePaul basketball needs momentum

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor November 5, 2023

Sports bring people together. In 2016, I fell in love with sports when the 372,000-resident city of Cleveland filled with 1.3 million people to celebrate their Cleveland Cavaliers when they won the NBA...

Kenwood Academy (IL) standout Chris Riddle dribbles a basketball during a DePaul photoshoot he posted on his Instagram Oct. 15.

DePaul basketball lands Chicago native Chris Riddle

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter October 24, 2023

Chicago native Chris Riddle made it official Monday night Oct. 23, by announcing his commitment to the Blue Demons via Instagram livestream with Travis Branham of 247 Sports. He favored DePaul over other...

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