DePaul University Athletics
Blue Demons and Bluejays Meet Saturday in Omaha
2/5/2016 12:00:00 AM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
Feb. 5, 2016
The game will be televised on FOX Sports Networks with Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) and Nick Bahe (analyst) handling the television duties. The game can also be seen on mobile devices with the FOX Sports Go app and online at foxsportsgo.com. DePaul's radio tandem of Zach Zaidman (play-by-play) and Jeff Blanzy (analyst) can be heard on WSCR 670 AM and 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 at www.twitter.com/depaulsid.
DePaul is 7-18 overall and 2-8 in BIG EAST action while Creighton stands at 14-9 and 5-5 this season. Head coach Dave Leitao is in his fourth season at DePaul and his first since returning to the program after leading the Blue Demons to three postseasons in three years from 2002-05. Overall, the 2015-16 campaign is Leitao's 10th as a head coach at the collegiate level. Creighton is led by Greg McDermott who is in his sixth season leading the Bluejays.
Following the Creighton game, the Blue Demons return to Allstate Arena for a Tuesday night game against No. 3/4 Villanova. The game is the first of two regular-season meetings the Wildcats. DePaul travels to Villanova on March 1.
FSN Games Locally on The U Too: Saturday's game is one of five this season on FOX Sports Networks that can also be seen in Chicago on The U Too. Overall, The U Too will broadcast 20 BIG EAST games during the 2015-16 season.
The U Too can be found in Chicago on Digital channel 26.2/48.1 (HD), Xfinity channel 230 (HD)/248/360, RCN channel 35 and WOW channel 170. FOX Sports Networks includes regional networks across the country.
The FOX Sports Networks games on The U Too include Nov. 14 against Western Michigan, Jan. 5 against Butler, Feb. 6 at Creighton, Feb. 20 against Marquette and March 5 against Seton Hall.
Noting the Blue Demons: The men's basketball program is 1,427-956 (.599) all-time... the 82-61 win over No. 20/20 George Washington on Dec. 22 was win No. 1,425 since start of 1923-24 season... the Blue Demons have knocked down at least one three-pointer in 698 straight games... DePaul's last game without a three was Feb. 16, 1993 against UAB at Allstate Arena... the Blue Demons set school records in 2014-15 with 248 three's and 705 attempts... the Blue Demons are 335-172 (.661) all-time at Allstate Arena... DePaul is 10-2 (.833) all-time in games at McGrath-Phillips Arena... over the last five-plus seasons, DePaul is 15-2 against Chicagoland opponents (Chicago State, UIC, Loyola-Chicago, Northern Illinois, Northwestern)... in the last 10-plus seasons, the record against locals is 20-6... DePaul faced UIC (Dec. 2 - W, 82-55), Chicago State (Dec. 5 - W, 92-76) and Northwestern (Dec. 19 - L, 78-70 (OT)) this season.
The Opponent: Creighton stands at 14-9 overall and 5-5 in the BIG EAST... the Bluejays have dropped three straight Georgetown, Seton Hall and Villanova since posting back-to-back wins against DePaul and Butler... Maurice Watson Jr. leads the team with 14.2 points per game and 148 assists... Isaiah Zierden adds 11.6 points and a team-high 58 three-pointers while Geoffrey Groselle averages 10.9 points and a team-high 5.8 rebounds per game... head coach Greg McDermott is in his sixth season at Creighton... DePaul head coach Dave Leitao is 0-1 all-time against Creighton... DePaul assistant coach Patrick Sellers was an assistant under McDermott for the last two seasons before joined Leitao's staff this season.
The Series: Saturday is the 30th all-time meeting between the two programs... the Blue Demons hold a 16-13 advantage in the series... Creighton has won three straight games... the Bluejays posted a 91-80 decision on Jan. 17 at Allstate Arena... a season ago, Creighton won two of three meetings... the two sides split the season series... DePaul recorded a 70-60 victory in the first meeting this season on Jan. 7 in Omaha... Creighton defeated DePaul, 75-62, on Feb. 24 at Allstate Arena... the Bluejays knocked off DePaul, 78-63, in the first round of the BIG EAST Tournament on March 11.
It Could Happen: A win gives DePaul back-to-back BIG EAST wins for the first time this season... the Blue Demons won three straight a season ago over Marquette, Xavier and Creighton... DePaul also recorded back-to-back wins last season against St. John's and Seton Hall... with three three's, Billy Garrett Jr. (94 3FG) passes Kerry Hartfield (96 3FG, 1998-00) for 19th all-time... Garrett (303 assists) also needs 11 assists to pass Peter Patton (313 assists, 1992-96) for 15th on the all-time assists chart... Myke Henry needs 12 points for 900 in his collegiate career... he enters the Creighton game with 888 total points that includes 706 at DePaul (2014-16) and 182 at Illinois (2011-13).
Demon Doings: Notes following DePaul's 77-70 win against No. 11/11 Providence on Feb. 2:
- Tuesday's win over No. 11/11 Providence was the highest-ranked victory for the Blue Demons since the 64-57 win over No. 5/5 Kansas on Dec. 2, 2006... the win over No. 11/11 Providence is DePaul's second of the season over a ranked opponent... the Blue Demons knocked off No. 20/20 George Washington, 82-61, on Dec. 22 at Allstate Arena.
- Billy Garrett Jr. recorded the 300th assist of his career with his first assist of the night... he is the 16th player in school history with 300 or more assists... Garrett (303 assists) passed Melvon Foster (299 assists, 1988-91) for 16th all-time... with 16 points, Garrett recorded his 60th career game in double-figures.
- Myke Henry earned his third double-double of the season with a season-high 27 points and 11 rebounds.
- The rebounding margin of plus-24 (48-24) is the most for the Blue Demons this season... it's the highest rebound margin by a DePaul team since the same margin (56-32) against Alcorn State on Dec. 28, 2008.
- Providence leads the series, 26-9... the win ended a four-game skid for DePaul against the Friars.
Board Work: Myke Henry's 27-point, 11-rebound double-double against Providence on Feb. 2 marked just the ninth time since the start of the 2002-03 season (427 games) that a DePaul player totaled at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in a game. Henry has three double-doubles this season (all three over last eight games) and four games this season with double-figure scoring and nine rebounds.
On Deck: DePaul hosts No. 3/4 Villanova on Tuesday night at Allstate Arena... the Wildcats are 19-3 overall and 9-1 in BIG EAST play... Villanova travels to No. 11/11 Providence on Saturday... the game is the first of two this season... DePaul travels to Villanova on Tuesday, March 1 in its final road game of the regular season.
DePaul at Creighton
Saturday, Feb. 6 | 1 p.m.
CenturyLink Center | Omaha, Neb.
TV: FOX Sports Networks (The U Too in Chicago) | App/Online: FOX Sports Go
CHICAGO - The DePaul Blue Demons travel to Creighton for a Saturday afternoon game at CenturyLink Center in Omaha. Saturday's game is the second of two regular-season meetings between the programs with the Bluejays posting a 91-80 victory at Allstate Arena on Jan. 17.
The game will be televised on FOX Sports Networks with Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) and Nick Bahe (analyst) handling the television duties. The game can also be seen on mobile devices with the FOX Sports Go app and online at foxsportsgo.com. DePaul's radio tandem of Zach Zaidman (play-by-play) and Jeff Blanzy (analyst) can be heard on WSCR 670 AM and 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 at www.twitter.com/depaulsid.
DePaul is 7-18 overall and 2-8 in BIG EAST action while Creighton stands at 14-9 and 5-5 this season. Head coach Dave Leitao is in his fourth season at DePaul and his first since returning to the program after leading the Blue Demons to three postseasons in three years from 2002-05. Overall, the 2015-16 campaign is Leitao's 10th as a head coach at the collegiate level. Creighton is led by Greg McDermott who is in his sixth season leading the Bluejays.
Following the Creighton game, the Blue Demons return to Allstate Arena for a Tuesday night game against No. 3/4 Villanova. The game is the first of two regular-season meetings the Wildcats. DePaul travels to Villanova on March 1.
FSN Games Locally on The U Too: Saturday's game is one of five this season on FOX Sports Networks that can also be seen in Chicago on The U Too. Overall, The U Too will broadcast 20 BIG EAST games during the 2015-16 season.
The U Too can be found in Chicago on Digital channel 26.2/48.1 (HD), Xfinity channel 230 (HD)/248/360, RCN channel 35 and WOW channel 170. FOX Sports Networks includes regional networks across the country.
The FOX Sports Networks games on The U Too include Nov. 14 against Western Michigan, Jan. 5 against Butler, Feb. 6 at Creighton, Feb. 20 against Marquette and March 5 against Seton Hall.
Noting the Blue Demons: The men's basketball program is 1,427-956 (.599) all-time... the 82-61 win over No. 20/20 George Washington on Dec. 22 was win No. 1,425 since start of 1923-24 season... the Blue Demons have knocked down at least one three-pointer in 698 straight games... DePaul's last game without a three was Feb. 16, 1993 against UAB at Allstate Arena... the Blue Demons set school records in 2014-15 with 248 three's and 705 attempts... the Blue Demons are 335-172 (.661) all-time at Allstate Arena... DePaul is 10-2 (.833) all-time in games at McGrath-Phillips Arena... over the last five-plus seasons, DePaul is 15-2 against Chicagoland opponents (Chicago State, UIC, Loyola-Chicago, Northern Illinois, Northwestern)... in the last 10-plus seasons, the record against locals is 20-6... DePaul faced UIC (Dec. 2 - W, 82-55), Chicago State (Dec. 5 - W, 92-76) and Northwestern (Dec. 19 - L, 78-70 (OT)) this season.
The Opponent: Creighton stands at 14-9 overall and 5-5 in the BIG EAST... the Bluejays have dropped three straight Georgetown, Seton Hall and Villanova since posting back-to-back wins against DePaul and Butler... Maurice Watson Jr. leads the team with 14.2 points per game and 148 assists... Isaiah Zierden adds 11.6 points and a team-high 58 three-pointers while Geoffrey Groselle averages 10.9 points and a team-high 5.8 rebounds per game... head coach Greg McDermott is in his sixth season at Creighton... DePaul head coach Dave Leitao is 0-1 all-time against Creighton... DePaul assistant coach Patrick Sellers was an assistant under McDermott for the last two seasons before joined Leitao's staff this season.
The Series: Saturday is the 30th all-time meeting between the two programs... the Blue Demons hold a 16-13 advantage in the series... Creighton has won three straight games... the Bluejays posted a 91-80 decision on Jan. 17 at Allstate Arena... a season ago, Creighton won two of three meetings... the two sides split the season series... DePaul recorded a 70-60 victory in the first meeting this season on Jan. 7 in Omaha... Creighton defeated DePaul, 75-62, on Feb. 24 at Allstate Arena... the Bluejays knocked off DePaul, 78-63, in the first round of the BIG EAST Tournament on March 11.
It Could Happen: A win gives DePaul back-to-back BIG EAST wins for the first time this season... the Blue Demons won three straight a season ago over Marquette, Xavier and Creighton... DePaul also recorded back-to-back wins last season against St. John's and Seton Hall... with three three's, Billy Garrett Jr. (94 3FG) passes Kerry Hartfield (96 3FG, 1998-00) for 19th all-time... Garrett (303 assists) also needs 11 assists to pass Peter Patton (313 assists, 1992-96) for 15th on the all-time assists chart... Myke Henry needs 12 points for 900 in his collegiate career... he enters the Creighton game with 888 total points that includes 706 at DePaul (2014-16) and 182 at Illinois (2011-13).
Demon Doings: Notes following DePaul's 77-70 win against No. 11/11 Providence on Feb. 2:
- Tuesday's win over No. 11/11 Providence was the highest-ranked victory for the Blue Demons since the 64-57 win over No. 5/5 Kansas on Dec. 2, 2006... the win over No. 11/11 Providence is DePaul's second of the season over a ranked opponent... the Blue Demons knocked off No. 20/20 George Washington, 82-61, on Dec. 22 at Allstate Arena.
- Billy Garrett Jr. recorded the 300th assist of his career with his first assist of the night... he is the 16th player in school history with 300 or more assists... Garrett (303 assists) passed Melvon Foster (299 assists, 1988-91) for 16th all-time... with 16 points, Garrett recorded his 60th career game in double-figures.
- Myke Henry earned his third double-double of the season with a season-high 27 points and 11 rebounds.
- The rebounding margin of plus-24 (48-24) is the most for the Blue Demons this season... it's the highest rebound margin by a DePaul team since the same margin (56-32) against Alcorn State on Dec. 28, 2008.
- Providence leads the series, 26-9... the win ended a four-game skid for DePaul against the Friars.
Board Work: Myke Henry's 27-point, 11-rebound double-double against Providence on Feb. 2 marked just the ninth time since the start of the 2002-03 season (427 games) that a DePaul player totaled at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in a game. Henry has three double-doubles this season (all three over last eight games) and four games this season with double-figure scoring and nine rebounds.
On Deck: DePaul hosts No. 3/4 Villanova on Tuesday night at Allstate Arena... the Wildcats are 19-3 overall and 9-1 in BIG EAST play... Villanova travels to No. 11/11 Providence on Saturday... the game is the first of two this season... DePaul travels to Villanova on Tuesday, March 1 in its final road game of the regular season.
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