W. Basketball. USA Women Win First Exhibition Contest in Seattle

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The USA Women's National Basketball team, opened its exhibition schedule with a 100-62 win over China in Seattle. Blue Demon head coach Doug Bruno is serving as an assistant coach for that team who will begin competition at the London Olympics in July.

Softball. NCAA Selection Show Sunday at 9 p.m. on ESPNU

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CHICAGO - The Blue Demons will have their collective fingers crossed on Sunday night as they await their postseason softball fate. They will be watching closely as the 2012 NCAA Division I Softball Championship Selection Show at 9 p.m. on ESPNU announces the field for the NCAA tournament.

Track. Fraser Tops Javelin at Cardinal Twilight

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At the conclusion of the 2012 Cardinal Twilight Invitational, the DePaul track and field squad walked away with several top-five finishes including a sizable victory in the women's javelin throw by senior Melissa Fraser.

Softball. DePaul Falls to No. 9/8 Louisville

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DePaul's postseason softball fate now rests in the hands of the selection committee for the NCAA Championship. The Blue Demons missed out on a chance for an automatic NCAA tournament bid after Friday's 2-0 loss to No. 9/8 Louisville in the BIG EAST Championship semifinals.

W. Basketball. Bruno Heads to Seattle for USA National Team Training

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DePaul head women's basketball coach Doug Bruno will put on his assistant coach hat for the weekend when he travels to Seattle, Washington for events with the USA Women's National Team. The National team is practicing, playing two games and making an appearance at Niketown, May 11-13 in the Seattle area.

Track. Blue Demons Compete at Twilight on Friday

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Less than week after several Blue Demons topped the podiums at the BIG EAST Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the DePaul track and field squad is on the road once again. Eleven student-athletes are scheduled to compete in Friday's Cardinal Twilight Invitational hosted by Louisville.

Softball. Blue Demons Celebrate Another

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The Blue Demons celebrated "Senior Day" all over again at their BIG EAST Championship opener. Lynsey Ciezki and Katelyn Braget sparked a six-run outburst in Thursday's 6-0 victory over USF at Melissa Cook Stadium

Softball. Blue Demons Celebrate Another "Senior Day"

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The Blue Demons celebrated "Senior Day" all over again at their BIG EAST Championship opener. Lynsey Ciezki and Katelyn Braget sparked a six-run outburst in Thursday's 6-0 victory over USF at Melissa Cook Stadium

Softball. All-BIG EAST Honors for Verdun, Connolly

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Kirsten Verdun continues to make waves in the world of BIG EAST softball. Verdun was a unanimous choice for All-BIG EAST First Team and teammate Mary Connolly was named All-BIG EAST Third Team Wednesday night at the conference's awards banquet at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel.

Softball. DePaul Softball Announces Summer Camp Dates

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Come join the nationally renowned DePaul coaching staff featuring six-time NCAA champion Nancy Evans (Blue Demons pitching coach), Women's College World Series MVP Samantha Findlay, former DePaul standout Jackie Tarulli-Fisher and the Blue Demon softball players for an outstanding softball camp experience.

W. Basketball. McGee Joins Women's Hoops

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DePaul head women's basketball coach Doug Bruno announced on Wednesday that Centrese McGee has signed a tender of financial aid and will transfer to DePaul after spending two seasons at the University of Illinois.

Softball. USF First Test at BIG EAST Championship

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Eugene Lenti would love nothing better than to see his players exhibit a little of that "Blue Demon swagger" heading into Thursday's BIG EAST Championship at Notre Dame.

Softball. DePaul Doubles Up on BIG EAST Accolade

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For the first time this season, two DePaul softball players were honored at the same time by the BIG EAST Conference. Kirsten Verdun and Paige Peterson were both named to the league's Honor Roll on Monday after leading the Blue Demons to a 3-1 record last week.

Track. Nedow Named BIG EAST Most Outstanding Field Performer

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Another day at the BIG EAST Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships saw another Blue Demon student-athlete crowned champion. Senior Tim Nedow, a day after placing second in the shot put, set a new career-best mark of 58.60 meters in the discus to take first and earn the title of Men's Most Outstanding Field Performer.

Softball. Dodd's the Catalyst for Senior Day Success

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It was smiles all around on Sunday as DePaul finished out the regular season with a 5-1 BIG EAST Conference victory over Providence at Cacciatore Stadium that was shortened to five innings because of inclement weather.

Track. Fraser, Babicz Top Podium at BIG EAST Championships

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On Saturday, the BIG EAST Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships saw two Blue Demons top the podium in their respective events. First, senior Melissa Fraser was named BIG EAST champion in the javelin and later, sophomore Matt Babicz earned the crown in the shot put.

Softball. Verdun Nearly Perfect in Win Over Providence

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It's true that nobody is perfect, but Kirsten Verdun almost was on Saturday. The DePaul ace took a perfect game into the seventh inning and came away with a two-hitter in the Blue Demons' 2-0 BIG EAST Conference victory over Providence.

Softball. DePaul Falters Late in Loss to Providence

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This final softball weekend at Cacciatore Stadium this year was about finishing strong and saying farewell. DePaul got off to the rough start with a 3-2 BIG EAST Conference loss to Providence on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.

Track. Fraser Places Fourth at BIG EAST Finals

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Friday night was an eventful night for the Blue Demons as several DePaul student-athletes got to work in Tampa at the Big East Championships. Most notoriously on Friday, Melissa Fraser placed fourth in the hammer throw with a career-high 55.91-meter distance.

Track. Track and Field Readies for BIG EAST Championship Weekend

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With the conclusion of the regular season last weekend, the DePaul track and field team heads to Tampa, Fla., this weekend for the BIG EAST Conference Outdoor Championships. Those qualifying Blue Demons are set to compete Friday through Sunday at the USF Track Stadium.

Softball. Opportunistic Blue Demons Win Fourth in a Row

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The Blue Demons took full advantage of just about every opportunity that came their way on Wednesday. They turned four unearned runs into a 6-1 nonconference victory over Chicago-area rival Northwestern at Cacciatore Stadium on a warm and muggy afternoon.

D-Club. Behind the Bricks-Sarah Cullen

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Our new weekly feature "Behind the Bricks" allows DePaul letterwinners a chance to tell the DePaul community a little bit about themselves, a brief reflection on their time as a Blue Demon student-athlete and where they have gone since stepping off the court, field or diamond.

W. Volleyball. Behind the Bricks-Sarah Cullen

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Our new weekly feature "Behind the Bricks" allows DePaul letterwinners a chance to tell the DePaul community a little bit about themselves, a brief reflection on their time as a Blue Demon student-athlete and where they have gone since stepping off the court, field or diamond.

W. Volleyball. DePaul Volleyball Alumnae Return for Inaugural Scrimmage against Current Team

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On Saturday, April 28, the DePaul women's volleyball team closed out their spring season with the inaugural alumnae scrimmage at McGrath-Phillips Arena. The friendly competition gave the current squad an opportunity to meet older alumnae for the first time, and hear stories from their glory days.

D-Club. DePaul Volleyball Alumnae Return for Inaugural Scrimmage against Current Team

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On Saturday, April 28, the DePaul women's volleyball team closed out their spring season with the inaugural alumnae scrimmage at McGrath-Phillips Arena. The friendly competition gave the current squad an opportunity to meet older alumnae for the first time, and hear stories from their glory days.

Softball. Last Hurrah for DePaul's Braget, Ciezki, Mathews

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Crossing those white lines at Cacciatore Stadium one last time on Senior Day will be like a rite of passage for Katelyn Braget, Lynsey Ciezki and Marla Mathews.

M. Golf. Blue Demons Conclude BIG EAST Championship

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DePaul senior Ben Westley was the top finisher for the Blue Demons at the BIG EAST Championship on Tuesday. Westley finished in a tie for 19th place while the team was 10th at the annual league tournament.

Track. Nedow Grabs Second Outdoor Weekly Award

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After notching two wins at the 2012 Drake Relays, senior Tim Nedow has earned his second BIG EAST Conference Male Field Athlete of the Week award during outdoor season.

M. Golf. Westley Makes Move in Round Two

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After starting the day in a tie for 40th, DePaul's Ben Westley charged up the leaderboard into a tie for 14th after his round of 70 on Monday. The senior aims for his second straight BIG EAST top 10 finish in the final round on Tuesday at Reunion Resort.

Softball. BIG EAST Names Verdun Pitcher of the Week

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Striking out 27 batters in a doubleheader is a pretty hard feat to top. The BIG EAST Conference acknowledged as much Monday in selecting DePaul ace Kirsten Verdun as the league's Pitcher of the Week.

Development. DePaul Athletics On Line Auctions-Week Twelve

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In week eleven of BIDS On-Line Auctions, we once again sold DePaul Blue Demons original items to raise money to benefit our scholarship funds. To participate in B.I.D.S., bidders will have to register prior to submitting bids. All proceeds from the on-line auctions will benefit DePaul athletic scholarships.

M. Golf. Budd Goes One Over to Lead Blue Demons

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DePaul junior Russell Budd birded four holes on the back nine to finish with a 73 in the first round of the BIG EAST Championship on Sunday. Budd is tied for 17th after 18 holes while the team is in 10th place.

Softball. Verdun Assumes Burden for Blue Demons

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Kirsten Verdun is ready to do whatever the Blue Demons need from their best player. On Sunday, it was making her sixth start of the week and hitting a game-winning home run in DePaul's efficient 3-0 BIG EAST Conference victory over Seton Hall.

Softball. Blue Demons Take It From the Top

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Take it from the top. That's exactly what DePaul did Saturday in sweeping a BIG EAST Conference doubleheader from Seton Hall 4-3 in nine innings and 4-2.

Track. Nedow Takes Discus for Second Win at Drake

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Another day in Des Moines for the DePaul track and field squad led to another win for senior thrower Tim Nedow, who became just the second Blue Demon student-athlete ever to win at the prestigious Drake Relays. Several other members of the squad also competed at the Purdue Open on Saturday.

Softball. Dodd, Ciezki Team Up for Late Heroics

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After DePaul had given up a three-run lead Saturday, Lynsey Ciezki and Samantha Dodd came to the rescue. Ciezki's two-out double in the top of the ninth inning and Dodd's RBI single to center field gave the Blue Demons a 4-3 BIG EAST victory over Seton Hall.

M. Golf. BIG EAST Reunites in Orlando for Annual Championship

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The DePaul golf team travels to Orlando for the 2012 BIG EAST Championship at Reunion Resort. The 33rd edition of the conference championship takes place at the Watson Course starting Sunday followed by rounds on Monday and Tuesday.

Track. Nedow Tops Shot Put at Drake Relays

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Split between the Drake Relays and Purdue Open, the DePaul track and field team found success at both meets on Friday with Tim Nedow taking home the top spot in the men's shot put in Des Moines.

Cross Country. Pickering Inspired Life-Saving Bone Marrow Drive

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Every so often a story comes along that leaves you amazed at the power of the human spirit. Such a story began last summer when DePaul cross country standout Kelly Pickering read these words on the blog of a teenager in the United Kingdom who is sharing with the world her battle against terminal cancer.

M. Basketball. Three Former Blue Demons Ready for NBA Playoffs

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With the start of the 2012 NBA playoffs on tap this weekend, three former DePaul players will be in action with their respective teams. Quentin Richardson and Bobby Simmons will be in uniform while Tyrone Corbin will be leading the Utah Jazz from the sidelines.

Track. DePaul Heads to Drake, Purdue For Weekend Meets

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Gearing up for the BIG EAST Conference Championships next weekend, the DePaul track and field team splits up this weekend, with some student-athletes heading to the Drake Relays on Friday and Saturday while others travel to the Purdue Open.

M. Tennis. Chanturia and Dzanko Named All-BIG EAST Performers

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DePaul senior George Chanturia and sophomore Filip Dzanko were both named to the 14-person All-BIG EAST roster as it was announced on Thursday by the league office. It is the fourth consecutive season that at least one Blue Demon has earned All-Conference accolades.

W. Tennis. Kling Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Year

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DePaul rookie standout Jasmin Kling was named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Year as it was announced by the league office on Thursday, April 26.

General News. Jean Lenti Ponsetto Wins NACWAA Trailblazer Contest

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A DePaul University video tribute featuring Director of Athletics Jean Lenti Ponsetto garnered more than 180,000 views in just two weeks to win the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) Title IX Trailblazer Tribute contest and $9,000 gift.

Softball. Verdun Strikes Out 27 in Doubleheader Split

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Kirsten Verdun stood on the dugout step and tried to assume the blame for Wednesday's doubleheader split against Syracuse. This is how she felt after pitching all 16 innings of the twin bill and amassing 27 strikeouts while winning the opener 3-2 and losing the nightcap 5-3 in nine innings.

Softball. Verdun Goes All Out in Doubleheader Split

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Kirsten Verdun stood on the dugout step and tried to assume the blame for Wednesday's doubleheader split against Syracuse. This is how she felt after pitching all 16 innings of the twin bill and amassing 27 strikeouts while winning the opener 3-2 and losing the nightcap 5-3 in nine innings.

Softball. DePaul Delights School Kids on Field Trip Day

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Rainy weather didn't discourage nearly 500 school children from their "Occupy Cacciatore Stadium" movement on Wednesday. They were screaming loudly for the Blue Demons in a 3-2 BIG EAST Conference victory over Syracuse.