Sunday, November 20
Nassau, Bahamas
3:30 p.m.
DePaul University
3-2,0-0Big East
78
vs
82
Oklahoma State
3-2,0-0Big 12
1
2
F
DePaul
36
42
78
Oklahoma St.
44
38
82
DePaul Takes Oklahoma State to the Wire
11/20/2022 6:40:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Despite being down as much as 18 in the first half, DePaul men's basketball fought all the way back to take Oklahoma State to the wire, 78-82, Sunday afternoon in the Baha Mar Bahamas Championship.
Eral Penn was the driving force behind the Blue Demons scoring efforts with a season-high 25 points. Penn added 11 boards for his second double-double of the season and third-straight game with double-digit boards.
DePaul (3-2) totaled five double-digit scorers, including Umoja Gibson who notched 17 off of 11 made free throws. It marked Gibson's 10th consecutive game in double-digits.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Oklahoma State (3-2) jumped out to an early 17-3 lead before DePaul fired off seven-straight points, pulling within single digits. Ahamad Bynum was a spark off the bench with a quick five after entering the game. Oklahoma State kept their lead around 11 most of the first half, thanks to 11 made free throws. Philmon Gebrewhit sunk a late three-pointer, cutting the deficit to eight going into halftime.
DePaul carried its momentum into the second half, coming out on a 6-0 run and cutting the game to two points. DePaul took its first lead of the game behind solid free throw shooting from Gibson and a layup from Da'Sean Nelson.
OF NOTE
UP NEXT
The Blue Demons return to play inside Wintrust Arena Friday, Nov. 25 as they play host to Texas A&M. The game is slated for a 12 p.m. CT start on FS1.
Season tickets and single-game tickets for remaining Blue Demon home games can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
Eral Penn was the driving force behind the Blue Demons scoring efforts with a season-high 25 points. Penn added 11 boards for his second double-double of the season and third-straight game with double-digit boards.
DePaul (3-2) totaled five double-digit scorers, including Umoja Gibson who notched 17 off of 11 made free throws. It marked Gibson's 10th consecutive game in double-digits.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Oklahoma State (3-2) jumped out to an early 17-3 lead before DePaul fired off seven-straight points, pulling within single digits. Ahamad Bynum was a spark off the bench with a quick five after entering the game. Oklahoma State kept their lead around 11 most of the first half, thanks to 11 made free throws. Philmon Gebrewhit sunk a late three-pointer, cutting the deficit to eight going into halftime.
DePaul carried its momentum into the second half, coming out on a 6-0 run and cutting the game to two points. DePaul took its first lead of the game behind solid free throw shooting from Gibson and a layup from Da'Sean Nelson.
OF NOTE
- Nelson recorded his first career start.
- Ahamad Bynum had a career night off the bench with 10 points, two assists and three rebounds.
- DePaul extended its streak to 893 games with a made three-pointer.
- Gibson made a career-high 11 free throws in the game, besting his previous personal best of 10.
UP NEXT
The Blue Demons return to play inside Wintrust Arena Friday, Nov. 25 as they play host to Texas A&M. The game is slated for a 12 p.m. CT start on FS1.
Season tickets and single-game tickets for remaining Blue Demon home games can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
Team Stats
DePaul
OSU
FG%
.386
.500
3FG%
.304
.214
FT%
.818
.750
RB
27
38
TO
14
17
STL
5
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
11
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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