Freshmen duo showing they belong
Lawrence Kraymer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
DePaul women’s basketball has been a perennial powerhouse in the NCAA for years. Having won six consecutive Big East regular-season championships and two straight Big East tournament championships, DePaul head coach Doug Bruno has created a program that attracts some of the best young players in the...
Rebekah Dahlman’s impact felt in her return to Blue Demon roster
Evan Sully, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Filed under Sports
No matter the circumstance, a win stands as a win in the record books for the women’s basketball team and head coach Doug Bruno. However, that doesn’t quite mean that everything is set in stone. Coming off a 73-64 home victory against Green Bay in their season opener on Friday night, the Blue Demon...
DePaul’s quarterback returns for junior year
Lawrence Kreymer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 5, 2018
Filed under Basketball Preview 2018-2019, Sports
In most team sports there is usually one specific position that is most imperative for a successful future. In football it’s the quarterback, considered the most important position in all of sports; in hockey it’s the goalie and in basketball it’s the point guard, also known as the floor general....
Little details the focus as women’s basketball eyes big season
Andrew Hattersley, Sports Editor
October 22, 2018
Filed under Sports
After appearing in their 16th straight NCAA Tournament and winning the third most games in school history, the goals are once again incredibly high for DePaul Women’s Basketball. With a veteran-laden team headlined featuring seniors Rebekah Dahlman, Mart’e Grays, Ashton Millender and Tanita Allen,...
Another challenging schedule awaits women’s basketball
Cristhian Plasencia, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
Filed under Sports
When the DePaul women’s basketball schedule came out last week it was no surprise that the Blue Demons once again have another grueling schedule ahead of them. DePaul will face some of the best teams in college basketball this season, especially in the non-conference slate where they will host defe...
Women’s Basketball takes memorable trip abroad
Andrew Hattersley, Sports Editor
September 17, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
After many hours in the classroom, the DePaul women’s basketball team set off for an 11-day this past summer trip through France and Italy to learn about the life and works of St. Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac. The trip was led by DePaul’s Secretary and Vice President for Mission and Minis...
Styles change, but “Bruno Ball” remains
Brenden Welper, Contributing Writer
March 5, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
Long before the Golden State Warriors dominated the NBA, Doug Bruno and his DePaul Blue Demons experienced success with a unique style of play that they continue to use today. “DePaul Ball,” a term coined by television analyst LaChina Robinson, emphasizes 3-point shooting, floor spacing and an ...
Unsung hero reflects on time at DePaul
Andrew Hattersley, Asst. Sports Editor
March 5, 2018
Filed under Sports, Women's Sports
Throughout the year, DePaul head coach Doug Bruno has consistently acknowledged senior guard Lauren Prochaska as the “unsung hero” of this year’s team. Although Prochaska may not lead the team in scoring, her presence is felt by her skill in setting up her teammates. This year she is joint seco...
Grays named Big East Player of the Week
Paul Steeno, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
It seems fitting that during a week when the DePaul Blue Demon women's basketball team (18-6; 10-2 Big East) went 3-0 and vaulted to the top of the Big East standings, that one of their players would earn the Big East Player of the Week designation. Junior forward Mart'e Grays averaged 17 points and...
DePaul caps off home stand with 81-47 win over Providence
Evan Sully, Staff Writer
February 4, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
The Blue Demons (18-6, 10-2 Big East) capped off a three-game home stand on Sunday afternoon by blowing out the Providence Friars (9-16, 2-11 Big East) 81-47 to move one game ahead of the Marquette Golden Eagles atop the Big East standings. Rim awareness on both the defensive and offense glass carried th...
DePaul beats Creighton despite poor shooting effort
Evan Sully, Staff Writer
February 3, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
Coming off an important win over Marquette Monday night, the Blue Demons (17-6, 9-2 Big East) continued their hot streak Friday with a decisive 77-67 home victory over the Creighton Blue Jays (13-9, 7-5 Big East) to stay No. 1 in the Big East. Despite only making 25 percent of their 3-point attempts, the Bl...
Women’s basketball reclaim the top spot in Big East with 95-83 win over Marquette
Shane Rene, Sports Editor
January 31, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
DePaul’s women’s basketball team finally took back the torch in their increasingly fun-to-watch rivalry with the Marquette, routing the Golden Eagles (14-7, 8-2 Big East) 95-83 to reclaim the No. 1 seed in the Big East. It was another career night for sophomore guard Kelly Campbell. Her new m...