Wednesday, November 30
Chicago, Ill.
8:00 P.M. CT
DePaul University
4-3,0-0Big East
103
vs
98
Samford
6-3,0-0SoCon
1
2
OT 1
F
Samford
49
40
9
98
DePaul
50
39
14
103
DePaul Defeats Samford in OT Thriller
12/1/2022 12:58:00 AM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
Teams combine for 28 made three-pointers
CHICAGO – Led by a three-point barrage, the DePaul men's basketball team outlasted Samford, 103-98, in a thrilling overtime win Wednesday evening at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons totaled 18 made three-point field goals, the most for a DePaul team since at least the 1995-96 season.
Javan Johnson led all scorers with a career-high 28 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Johnson recorded a career-high three-pointers, going 6-of-8 from deep, in addition to four blocks. He was one of four DePaul players who registered a career-high scoring night, joined by Da'Sean Nelson (18), Philmon Gebrewhit (16) and Zion Cruz (9).
Samford (6-3) was led by Logan Dye with 23 points and seven rebounds.
HOW IT HAPPENED
In a fast-paced, back-and-forth first half, DePaul took a narrow 50-49 advantage at halftime. Johnson's hot hand continued out of halftime with the first bucket for either team. The Blue Demons went on an 8-0 run early in the second half for a 60-52 lead, in what would prove to be the difference maker.
Samford would not be put away, pulling within one possession on seven different occasions before taking a 73-72 lead with just under eight minutes left. Never down by more than one, DePaul's red hot offense continued in part due to six-consecutive made free throws. With DePaul up five late in the period, Samford completed a three-point play and forced a turnover under their own basket pushing the game to overtime.
DePaul trailed by three early in the overtime period before a pair of three-pointers by Johnson and Gibson gave the Blue Demons the separation they needed. After giving up seven three-pointers to Samford in the first half, DePaul held the Bulldogs to just three in the second and overtime periods.
OF NOTE
UP NEXT
DePaul makes the short trip to Loyola-Chicago Saturday afternoon for a cross-town matchup. The game is set for a 3 p.m. tip and will be broadcast on NBC Sports Chicago and WSCR – 670 AM The Score.
Season tickets and single-game tickets for remaining Blue Demon home games can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
Javan Johnson led all scorers with a career-high 28 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Johnson recorded a career-high three-pointers, going 6-of-8 from deep, in addition to four blocks. He was one of four DePaul players who registered a career-high scoring night, joined by Da'Sean Nelson (18), Philmon Gebrewhit (16) and Zion Cruz (9).
Samford (6-3) was led by Logan Dye with 23 points and seven rebounds.
HOW IT HAPPENED
In a fast-paced, back-and-forth first half, DePaul took a narrow 50-49 advantage at halftime. Johnson's hot hand continued out of halftime with the first bucket for either team. The Blue Demons went on an 8-0 run early in the second half for a 60-52 lead, in what would prove to be the difference maker.
Samford would not be put away, pulling within one possession on seven different occasions before taking a 73-72 lead with just under eight minutes left. Never down by more than one, DePaul's red hot offense continued in part due to six-consecutive made free throws. With DePaul up five late in the period, Samford completed a three-point play and forced a turnover under their own basket pushing the game to overtime.
DePaul trailed by three early in the overtime period before a pair of three-pointers by Johnson and Gibson gave the Blue Demons the separation they needed. After giving up seven three-pointers to Samford in the first half, DePaul held the Bulldogs to just three in the second and overtime periods.
OF NOTE
- Gibson also registered 20 points, marking the first time this season two or more players have recorded 20 or more points.
- DePaul's 103 points are the most since Dec. 12, 2018 against Chicago State.
- The Blue Demons recorded a season-high field goal percentage and three-point percentage.
- Johnson's six made three-pointers tie for the 11th most by a DePaul player.
- The game featured 16 ties and 16 different lead changes.
- DePaul's 18 three-pointers are the most by any BIG EAST team in a single-game this season.
- The Blue Demons had 24 assists, assisting on 75% of their field goals.
UP NEXT
DePaul makes the short trip to Loyola-Chicago Saturday afternoon for a cross-town matchup. The game is set for a 3 p.m. tip and will be broadcast on NBC Sports Chicago and WSCR – 670 AM The Score.
Season tickets and single-game tickets for remaining Blue Demon home games can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
Team Stats
SU
DePaul
FG%
.453
.525
3FG%
.370
.529
FT%
.690
.778
RB
39
39
TO
11
19
STL
8
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
28
FGM
9
3FGM
6
FTM
4
Pts
18
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
5
Pts
18
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
5
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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