WNBA Archives - The DePaulia

‘Sky-Town’ shows up to celebrate the Chicago Sky’s first WNBA title

Darcy Waskiewicz and Lily Lowndes • October 20, 2021

Two days after the Chicago Sky claimed their first WNBA title with an 80-74 win over the Phoenix Mercury, fans packed the sidewalks along Michigan Avenue to show their support for the team that never gave...

Chicago Sky advances to WNBA Finals after defeating Connecticut Sun 79-69

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief • October 6, 2021

The Chicago Sky had been waiting for this moment for seven years -- a chance to secure a spot in the WNBA Finals for only the second time in franchise history. On Wednesday, the Sky, in front of their...

‘I kneel for the lives lost’: Women’s sports continue to lead the charge in fighting social injustice

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief • December 2, 2020

2020 has seen men’s sports begin to embrace social justice movements and try to bring attention to issues like police brutality and racial inequality in America. Following the killing of George Floyd...

Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson says she has COVID-19

Associated Press • April 19, 2020

Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson announced that she tested positive for the coronavirus, making her the first known Chicago professional athlete to contract COVID-19. Dolson said in a video that aired...

Former DePaul women’s basketball players carving out their own path in the WNBA

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief • April 5, 2020

When James Wade was an assistant coach for the San Antonio Silver Stars, a team in the WNBA, he spotted a special player during a watch game — Allie Quigley. But the timing just wasn’t right. “She...

Chicago Sky draft Coleman

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2018

DePaul women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno sent his 11th player to the WNBA Thursday night, but she won’t be straying far from home. The Chicago Sky used the 28th overall pick to select Blue...

Former Blue Demon Allie Quigley hits her stride in WNBA

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief • September 15, 2014

After a season with the Chicago Sky in 2013, Sky head coach Pokey Chatman hoped the Sky could retain former Blue Demon Allie Quigley. Chatman was worried another team would lure her in free agency. “You’ve...