Blue Demons exceeding expectations in new era

Evan Sully, Staff Writer

April 15, 2019

Filed under Showcase, Softball, Sports, Women's Sports

When Eugene Lenti suddenly retired June 2018 as the head coach of DePaul’s softball program after 37 years during which he gained over 1,300 wins, there was some uncertainty as to who would take over the renowned program that had established a culture of winning. The following month, DePaul Athletics hired...

Art of the handshake

March 4, 2019

Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports

Imagine this: You’re sitting down on the icy bleachers of Wish Field, the portrait of St. Vinny staring you down and the roar of the train in the background. You’re focused on the feel of the Windy City’s breeze slapping you in the face when you see it- right there in the outfield. A dance, mayb...

New Era: Tracie Adix-Zins begins first season at DePaul

Evan Sully, Staff Writer

February 11, 2019

Filed under Sports

For the first time in 37 years, DePaul softball is under different leadership at the top with its new head coach Tracie Adix-Zins. After former head coach Eugene Lenti, the brother of Athletic Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto, suddenly retired in June 2018, Adix-Zins was hired to lead the softball prog...

Commentary: A long summer at Sullivan Athletic Center

Shane Rene, Managing Editor

September 10, 2018

Filed under Basketball, Commentary, Men's Sports, Sports

If you followed the DePaul Blue Demons athletic department over the summer, you probably spent some time scratching your head. From recruiting drama to sudden, high-profile retirements, to text messages from Rick Pitino, the Sullivan Athletic Center was a place where mystery abounded. It was a...