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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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...

DePaul guard, Sumer Lee, jumps for a layup against Butler on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons next game is on Sunday, Dec. 29 against Marquette.

DePaul women’s basketball secures a win against Butler in Big East opener

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor December 22, 2024

The DePaul women’s basketball team kicked off their Big East play with an impressive 66-43 win against Butler on Dec. 21. This is the third game this season where DePaul has beaten a team by 20 points...

Jorie Allen jumps for a layup during her game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Allen surpassed 1,000 career points, with a total of 21 points in the game.

DePaul women’s basketball enters Big East play trying to find their shot

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor December 18, 2024

The DePaul women’s basketball team has had a lot of adjusting to do this season. They are juggling a fairly new team, a hard schedule and their head coach, Doug Bruno, is out due to an undisclosed medical...

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,...

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