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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Ken Burmeister died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 72.

Ken Burmeister, former DePaul men’s basketball assistant coach, dies at 72

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief May 19, 2020

Former DePaul men’s basketball assistant coach Ken Burmeister died on Tuesday. He was 72. Loyola University said that Burmeister died following a fight with cancer.  Burmeister began his coaching...

Jalen Coleman-Lands looks on as DePaul falls to Butler on Feb. 29.

DePaul falls to Butler, remain winless on the road in Big East play

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 29, 2020

Indianapolis, IN — DePaul began the final week of the regular season by taking on the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday. The Blue Demons, who knocked off Butler 79-66 back on Jan. 11 when...

Romeo Weems and Darious Hall talk to each other during DePaul's 91-71 loss to Villanova on Feb. 19.

DePaul falls to Xavier 78-67 for 13th Big East loss

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 25, 2020

After defeating Georgetown 74-68 on Saturday at Wintrust Arena, DePaul had its eyes set on starting a winning streak in the Big East. Xavier, on the other hand, had other plans for the Blue Demons Tuesday...

FILE-Asst. Director of Basketball Operations Matt Flemming embraces freshman forward Romeo Weems during his clutch, 18-point performance Saturday night.

DePaul wins first game in over a month, 74-68 over Georgetown

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2020

In the early going of Saturday's contest with Georgetown, the Blue Demons (14-13, 2-12) looked to have found some of the energy that head coach Dave Leitao said the team has lost since they entered conference...

Paul Reed looks on at the end of the second half as Marquette shoots crucial free throws.

Howard, free throws lead Marquette over DePaul

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor February 1, 2020

MILWAUKEE — The DePaul men’s basketball team was in desperation mode after three straight losses that put them in the basement of the Big East at 1-7. A trip to rival Marquette marked the midway point...

Senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands faces up against a Providence defender during a game on Jan. 4.

Preview: DePaul searches for first Big East win against no. 5 Butler

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor January 17, 2020

The start of Big East conference play has been far from what many DePaul fans were hoping for. After a 12-1 start to the season, the Blue Demons have dropped four straight games in the Big East. Losses...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao walks off the floor after the first half against Buffalo at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons lost the game 74-69.

Poor free-throw shooting dooms DePaul in 74-67 loss to St. John’s

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 11, 2020

After nearly two weeks of Big East play, only two teams were left winless in conference play: St. John’s and DePaul. Well, those two teams, who were picked to finish at the bottom of the conference before...

DePaul senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands gets hoisted into the air by fans after DePaul defeated Texas Tech 65-60 in overtime.

Column: As DePaul gets ready to begin conference play, it’s time to start thinking big

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 30, 2019

Prior to the start of the 2019-2020 college basketball season, the Big East held its annual Media Day at Madison Square Garden with all 10 teams meeting to preview a new season – and at the end of the...

DePaul junior forward Paul Reed dunks the ball against Texas Tech on Dec. 4 at Wintrust Arena.

Preview: DePaul looks to break four-game losing streak to Northwestern

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 21, 2019

During the 2016-17 season, Northwestern was taking the college basketball world and the city of Chicago by storm en route to their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance, while DePaul was languishing at...

FILE-Head coach Doug Bruno reacts to a play during the first half, the Blue Demons were outscored 55-29 in the first twenty minutes.

Late game surge falls short as DePaul falls to Connecticut

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor December 16, 2019

Monday night saw the worst and the best of the DePaul women's basketball team as they hosted no. 2 Connecticut at Wintrust Arena. UConn, a former Big East foe, is a team that DePaul schedules every year...

Charlie Moore drives in during the second half against UIC. His 26 points helped DePaul improve to 10-1.

Moore’s big day lifts DePaul over UIC

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor December 14, 2019

After DePaul suffered their first loss of the year to the hands of Buffalo last Sunday, head coach Dave Leitao and the Blue Demons knew they needed to right the ship. Far too often, losses can string together...

Sonya Morris goes up for a layup in the fourth quarter of her 29 point performance against Notre Dame.

Morris ignites as DePaul takes down Notre Dame in South Bend

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor December 11, 2019

SOUTH BEND, In — DePaul took its five-game win streak on the road to rival Notre Dame on Wednesday night. Notre Dame is a battle-tested team, with the Blue Demons being the fifth ranked squad they have...

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