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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 talks to junior guard Charlie Moore during the Blue Demons' 74-68 win over Georgetown on Feb. 22.

Preview: DePaul faces Xavier in first round of Big East Tournament

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 11, 2020

When DePaul began Big East play against Seton Hall on Dec. 30, the Blue Demons looked like a team destined for the NCAA Tournament. With a 12-1 record and multiple impressive wins, DePaul built a resume...

DePaul men's basketball looks to make a splash as last seed in Big East tournament

DePaul men’s basketball looks to make a splash as last seed in Big East tournament

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 8, 2020

When: March 11-14 Where: Madison Square Garden Stakes: Winner goes to the NCAA Tournament. Narratives The Blue Demons have not won a game in the Big East Tournament since 2014. DePaul...

Chante Stonewall celebrates after scoring a basket in the first half against Providence. The senior had 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting.

DePaulia sports editors discuss men’s, women’s basketball season endings

Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor March 8, 2020

The D-Men discuss the end of the season for both the men's and women's basketball teams, including the men's deflating loss at Providence and the Big East women's tournament. The crew is also joined by...

Charlie Moore and Jalen Coleman-Lands look in disbelieve during DePaul's game against Villanova on Feb. 19 at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul gets crushed by Providence 93-55 in regular-season finale

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 7, 2020

A college basketball season doesn’t seem so long, in fact it’s only four months long, but there are plenty of twists and turns throughout that four-month long marathon. Take DePaul and Providence for...

DePaul junior guard Devin Gage is leaving the program at the end of the season.

Devin Gage leaving DePaul at end of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 4, 2020

Junior guard Devin Gage is transferring from DePaul after the end of the 2019-2020 season, Evan Daniels of 247Sports reported on Wednesday. Gage becomes the ninth transfer during head coach Dave Leitao’s...

DePaul freshman forward Romeo Weems screams after a good play for the Blue Demons. DePaul defeated Marquette 69-68 at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday,

DePaul defeats Marquette 69-68 for third conference win of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 3, 2020

In the final home game of the season, DePaul provided its fans with plenty to cheer about against the Marquette Golden Eagles. The Blue Demons and the Golden Eagles traded shots at each other for 40 minutes,...

Blue Demons fall to Butler 60-42 in poor offensive display

Blue Demons fall to Butler 60-42 in poor offensive display

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 1, 2020

Since DePaul brought back Dave Leitao in 2015 to lead the men’s basketball program, the Blue Demons have had multiple horrendous offensive showings in the Big East. But Leitao and DePaul reached a new...

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 men’s basketball gets first win in over a month, shows signs of life

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor February 23, 2020

The DePaul men’s basketball team found nothing but troubles in the Big East this season. In a conference that has been a slugfest every night, it seemed the Blue Demons were about finished after eight...

Brandon Cyrus left DePaul after the 2017-2018 season to go to UC Santa Barbara.

NCAA considering changing transfer rules to allow student-athletes to be eligible immediately

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor February 23, 2020

The discourse in college sports this past academic year was dominated early around paying student-athletes due to bills passed by state legislators around the country. In 2020, words from various conferences...

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

DePaulia editors discuss men’s basketball’s win over Georgetown

Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor February 23, 2020

The DePaulia's sports desk discusses the men's recent win over Georgetown as well as how the win came in the context of the disappointing conference season. Then they move on to the women's basketball...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao heads back to the locker room with his team down 46-26 at the break against Villanova Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul gives up 18 3-pointers against Villanova to lose 91-71

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 19, 2020

DePaul jumped out to an early 3-1 lead in the first half against No. 12 Villanova on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena. But the Wildcats responded by going on a 90-68 run to close out the final 38 minutes, winning...

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