DePaul University Athletics
Saturday, February 15
Omaha, Neb.
6:30 P.M. CT
DePaul University
at
Creighton
DePaul Travels to Creighton for Saturday Evening Showdown
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Blue Demons look to even season series against Bluejays
CHICAGO – DePaul travels to Creighton for a Saturday evening game at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb. The Blue Demons are playing for the first time since a 76-72 loss at Georgetown last Saturday while the Creighton game precedes back-to-back games next week at Wintrust Arena against Villanova and Georgetown. Start time on Saturday between the Blue Demons and Bluejays is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Saturday's game can be seen on FS1 with Jeff Levering (play-by-play) and Dickey Simpkins (analyst) handling the broadcast duties. The game can also be seen online at foxsports.com or via the FOX Sports app. DePaul's radio tandem of Zach Zaidman (play-by-play) and Dave Corzine (analyst) can be heard on WSCR (670 AM) and online on DePaul All-Access at depaulbluedemons.com/live. In-game updates can be followed on Twitter at @DePaulHoops and live stats are available at depaulbluedemons.com.
Creighton - ranked No. 23 in this week's AP poll and No. 21 in the coaches top 25 - is 19-6 overall and 8-4 in the BIG EAST following an 87-82 win at No. 10/10 Seton Hall on Wednesday. DePaul stands at 13-11 and 1-10 in league play after the loss at Georgetown last Saturday.
Blue Demons vs. Top 25: No. 10/10 Seton Hall was the third ranked opponent of the season for the Blue Demons. Butler was DePaul's second straight ranked opponent following the game at No. 14/15 Villanova. A year ago, the Blue Demons posted a 1-3 record against ranked opponents.
With its No. 5/5 ranking, Butler was the highest-ranked opponent to visit Wintrust Arena since No. 3/4 Xavier on March 3, 2018. The Musketeers defeated the Blue Demons, 65-62, in that game. The 2017-18 season also saw No. 1-ranked Villanova at Wintrust Arena.
Before the 79-66 win over fifth-ranked Butler on Jan. 18, DePaul's last win over a top five team was a 64-57 victory at Allstate Arena over No. 5/5 Kansas on Dec. 2, 2006. The last road win over a ranked opponent was a 79-71 victory at No. 24/23 St. John's on Jan. 12, 2019 inside Carnesecca Arena. Earlier this season, the Blue Demons lost in overtime, 79-75, at No. 14/15 Villanova and at No. 10/10 Seton Hall by a score of 64-57.
Demon Doings: Notes following DePaul's 76-72 loss at Georgetown last Saturday.
The Opponent – Creighton Bluejays: Creighton stands at 19-6 overall and 8-4 in the BIG EAST... the Bluejays are No. 23 in this week's AP poll and No. 21 in the coaches top 25... Creighton has won six of its last seven games including an 87-82 win at No. 10/10 Seton Hall on Wednesday... Ty-Shon Alexander leads the team with 16.4 points per game... Marcus Zegarowski adds a scoring average of 16.0 with a team-high 130 assists... head coach Greg McDermott is in his 10th season at Creighton... DePaul head coach Dave Leitao is 0-9 all-time against Creighton.
The Series: Saturday is the 38th all-time meeting between the two programs... the Bluejays leads the series, 21-16... Creighton has won 11 straight games including both matchups as season ago... the Bluejays posted a 79-67 decision in Chicago before a 91-78 win in Omaha... Creighton knocked off DePaul, 83-68, in the first meeting this season on Jan. 22 at Wintrust Arena... DePaul's last win the series was a 70-60 victory on Jan. 7, 2015 in Omaha.
Up Next – Feb. 19 vs. Villanova: The Blue Demons and Wildcats meet Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.
Saturday's game can be seen on FS1 with Jeff Levering (play-by-play) and Dickey Simpkins (analyst) handling the broadcast duties. The game can also be seen online at foxsports.com or via the FOX Sports app. DePaul's radio tandem of Zach Zaidman (play-by-play) and Dave Corzine (analyst) can be heard on WSCR (670 AM) and online on DePaul All-Access at depaulbluedemons.com/live. In-game updates can be followed on Twitter at @DePaulHoops and live stats are available at depaulbluedemons.com.
Creighton - ranked No. 23 in this week's AP poll and No. 21 in the coaches top 25 - is 19-6 overall and 8-4 in the BIG EAST following an 87-82 win at No. 10/10 Seton Hall on Wednesday. DePaul stands at 13-11 and 1-10 in league play after the loss at Georgetown last Saturday.
Blue Demons vs. Top 25: No. 10/10 Seton Hall was the third ranked opponent of the season for the Blue Demons. Butler was DePaul's second straight ranked opponent following the game at No. 14/15 Villanova. A year ago, the Blue Demons posted a 1-3 record against ranked opponents.
With its No. 5/5 ranking, Butler was the highest-ranked opponent to visit Wintrust Arena since No. 3/4 Xavier on March 3, 2018. The Musketeers defeated the Blue Demons, 65-62, in that game. The 2017-18 season also saw No. 1-ranked Villanova at Wintrust Arena.
Before the 79-66 win over fifth-ranked Butler on Jan. 18, DePaul's last win over a top five team was a 64-57 victory at Allstate Arena over No. 5/5 Kansas on Dec. 2, 2006. The last road win over a ranked opponent was a 79-71 victory at No. 24/23 St. John's on Jan. 12, 2019 inside Carnesecca Arena. Earlier this season, the Blue Demons lost in overtime, 79-75, at No. 14/15 Villanova and at No. 10/10 Seton Hall by a score of 64-57.
Demon Doings: Notes following DePaul's 76-72 loss at Georgetown last Saturday.
- DePaul extended its streak to 830 straight games with a three-pointer.
- Five players scored in double figures for the first time this season.
- Jalen Coleman-Lands reached the 1,000-point plateau for his career (379 at DePaul/630 at Illinois) in the first half.
- Paul Reed recorded his 15th double-double of the season... he grabbed at least 10 rebounds for the 30th time in his career... Reed (653 rebounds) passed Quentin Richardson (652 rebounds, 1998-00) for 24th place on DePaul's all-time list.
- Saturday was the 42nd all-time meeting between the two programs... the Hoyas hold a 32-10 advantage in the series... the two sides meet again on Feb. 22 at Wintrust Arena.
The Opponent – Creighton Bluejays: Creighton stands at 19-6 overall and 8-4 in the BIG EAST... the Bluejays are No. 23 in this week's AP poll and No. 21 in the coaches top 25... Creighton has won six of its last seven games including an 87-82 win at No. 10/10 Seton Hall on Wednesday... Ty-Shon Alexander leads the team with 16.4 points per game... Marcus Zegarowski adds a scoring average of 16.0 with a team-high 130 assists... head coach Greg McDermott is in his 10th season at Creighton... DePaul head coach Dave Leitao is 0-9 all-time against Creighton.
The Series: Saturday is the 38th all-time meeting between the two programs... the Bluejays leads the series, 21-16... Creighton has won 11 straight games including both matchups as season ago... the Bluejays posted a 79-67 decision in Chicago before a 91-78 win in Omaha... Creighton knocked off DePaul, 83-68, in the first meeting this season on Jan. 22 at Wintrust Arena... DePaul's last win the series was a 70-60 victory on Jan. 7, 2015 in Omaha.
Up Next – Feb. 19 vs. Villanova: The Blue Demons and Wildcats meet Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.
- The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m... radio coverage will be on WSCR (670 AM).
- Villanova - ranked No. 15 in this week's AP poll and No. 16 in the coaches top 25 - holds a 18-6 overall record and 8-4 mark in the BIG EAST... the Wildcats play a non-conference game at Temple on Sunday before traveling to Chicago.
- The Wildcats lead the series, 29-8... Villanova won the first meeting, 79-75, in overtime on Jan. 14 at Finneran Pavilion.
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