DePaul University Athletics
DePaul Meets Missouri State in Las Vegas Classic
12/23/2016 12:00:00 AM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
Dec. 23, 2016
LAS VEGAS - DePaul concludes its four-game run in the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic with a Friday evening game against Missouri State in the consolation game. Both teams dropped their third game of the event on Thursday. The Blue Demons started the event with wins at Allstate Arena over Chicago State and Southeast Missouri State. DePaul dropped a 72-58 decision to Wyoming last night at Orleans Arena.
Friday's game will be televised on FS1 with Justin Kutcher (play-by-play) and Steve Lavin (analyst) handling the television duties. The game can also be seen online and on mobile devices via FOX Sports Go. DePaul's radio tandem of Zach Zaidman (play-by-play) and Laurence Holmes (analyst) can be heard on WSCR 670 AM as well as online on BlueTube at www.depaulbluedemons.com. Live stats can be found on GameTracker at www.depaulbluedemons.com while in-game scoring updates and notes can be followed on Twitter at @DePaulSID.
Missouri State stands at 8-4 following an 83-75 loss against #23/25 USC on Thursday. The Blue Demons are 7-5 to start the 2016-17 campaign after the loss to Wyoming on Thursday. Head coach Dave Leitao is in his fifth season at DePaul and his second since returning to the program after leading the Blue Demons three postseasons in three years from 2002-05. Overall, the 2016-17 campaign is Leitao's 11th as a head coach at the collegiate level. Missouri State is led by Paul Lusk who is in his sixth season leading the Bears.
Following Friday's game, DePaul opens BIG EAST play at top-ranked Villanova. The Blue Demons travel to Villanova on Wednesday, Dec. 28 for the game on FS1 and WSCR 670 AM.
Second Time Around: DePaul and Missouri State are meeting for the second time this season... a Billy Garrett Jr. jumper just before the buzzer led DePaul to a 68-66 win on Nov. 23 at Allstate Arena... DePaul trailed Missouri State, 58-45, with 7:29 left in the game... the Nov. 23 game was also the first meeting between the two programs.
Noting the Blue Demons: The men's basketball program is 1,435-969 (.597) all-time... the 82-61 win over No. 20/20 George Washington on Dec. 22, 2015 was win No. 1,425 since start of 1923-24 season... according to ESPN, DePaul's margin of victory over No. 20/20 George Washington was the largest in program history as an unranked team over a ranked opponent... the Blue Demons have knocked down at least one three-pointer in 719 straight games... DePaul's last game without a three was Feb. 16, 1993 against UAB at Allstate Arena... the Blue Demons are 341-176 (.660) all-time at Allstate Arena... DePaul is 12-3 (.800) all-time in games at McGrath-Phillips Arena.
It Could Happen: A three-pointer extends DePaul's streak to 720 straight games... with two points, Billy Garrett Jr. (1,328 points) passes Draelon Burns (1,329 points, 2004-08) for 21st on DePaul's all-time scoring list... Garrett is making his 100th start.
DePaul vs. Missouri State
Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic
Friday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. CT/5:30 p.m. PT
Orleans Arena | Las Vegas, Nev.
TV: FS1 | Online/Mobile: FOX Sports Go
LAS VEGAS - DePaul concludes its four-game run in the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic with a Friday evening game against Missouri State in the consolation game. Both teams dropped their third game of the event on Thursday. The Blue Demons started the event with wins at Allstate Arena over Chicago State and Southeast Missouri State. DePaul dropped a 72-58 decision to Wyoming last night at Orleans Arena.
Friday's game will be televised on FS1 with Justin Kutcher (play-by-play) and Steve Lavin (analyst) handling the television duties. The game can also be seen online and on mobile devices via FOX Sports Go. DePaul's radio tandem of Zach Zaidman (play-by-play) and Laurence Holmes (analyst) can be heard on WSCR 670 AM as well as online on BlueTube at www.depaulbluedemons.com. Live stats can be found on GameTracker at www.depaulbluedemons.com while in-game scoring updates and notes can be followed on Twitter at @DePaulSID.
Missouri State stands at 8-4 following an 83-75 loss against #23/25 USC on Thursday. The Blue Demons are 7-5 to start the 2016-17 campaign after the loss to Wyoming on Thursday. Head coach Dave Leitao is in his fifth season at DePaul and his second since returning to the program after leading the Blue Demons three postseasons in three years from 2002-05. Overall, the 2016-17 campaign is Leitao's 11th as a head coach at the collegiate level. Missouri State is led by Paul Lusk who is in his sixth season leading the Bears.
Following Friday's game, DePaul opens BIG EAST play at top-ranked Villanova. The Blue Demons travel to Villanova on Wednesday, Dec. 28 for the game on FS1 and WSCR 670 AM.
Second Time Around: DePaul and Missouri State are meeting for the second time this season... a Billy Garrett Jr. jumper just before the buzzer led DePaul to a 68-66 win on Nov. 23 at Allstate Arena... DePaul trailed Missouri State, 58-45, with 7:29 left in the game... the Nov. 23 game was also the first meeting between the two programs.
Noting the Blue Demons: The men's basketball program is 1,435-969 (.597) all-time... the 82-61 win over No. 20/20 George Washington on Dec. 22, 2015 was win No. 1,425 since start of 1923-24 season... according to ESPN, DePaul's margin of victory over No. 20/20 George Washington was the largest in program history as an unranked team over a ranked opponent... the Blue Demons have knocked down at least one three-pointer in 719 straight games... DePaul's last game without a three was Feb. 16, 1993 against UAB at Allstate Arena... the Blue Demons are 341-176 (.660) all-time at Allstate Arena... DePaul is 12-3 (.800) all-time in games at McGrath-Phillips Arena.
It Could Happen: A three-pointer extends DePaul's streak to 720 straight games... with two points, Billy Garrett Jr. (1,328 points) passes Draelon Burns (1,329 points, 2004-08) for 21st on DePaul's all-time scoring list... Garrett is making his 100th start.
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