DePaul University Athletics
Thursday, February 17
Chicago, Ill.
9:00 P.M. CT
DePaul University
vs
Creighton
Quick Turnaround Sees Creighton Visiting Wintrust Arena on Thursday
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Blue Demons and Bluejays set for 9 p.m. game on CBS Sports Network
CHICAGO – DePaul continues its run of four games in eight days as Creighton visits Wintrust Arena on Thursday night. The Blue Demons opened the stretch with a 76-73 defeat in overtime at then-No. 11/11 Providence on Saturday evening before a two-point loss against Butler on Tuesday night. Following Thursday's game, the Blue Demons travel to Seton Hall for a Saturday night contest in Newark.
Thursday's game can be seen on CBS Sports Network starting at 9 p.m. with Rich Waltz (play-by-play) and Steve Lappas (analyst) handling the broadcast duties. The game can also be seen online at cbssports.com/cbs-sports-network. DePaul's radio tandem of Zach Zaidman (play-by-play) and Dave Corzine (analyst) can be heard on WIND (560 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 enters the game at 16-8 overall and 8-5 in the BIG EAST while DePaul is 12-12 overall and 3-11 in the BIG EAST.
Demon Doings: Notes following DePaul's 73-71 loss against Butler on Tuesday.
The Opponent – Creighton Bluejays: Creighton stands at 16-8 overall and 8-5 in the BIG EAST... the Bluejays have won three straight including its last two games in back-to-back contests against Georgetown... Ryan Hawkins leads four players averaging in double figures with 13.5 points per game... he also pulls down a team-best 7.4 rebounds per game... Alex O'Connell adds a scoring average of 12.5 with others in double figures including Ryan Kalkbrenner (11.5 ppg/7.1 rpg) and Ryan Nembhard (11.0 ppg/4.2 apg)... head coach Greg McDermott is in his 12th season at Creighton.
The Series: Thursday is the 42nd all-time meeting between the two programs... the Bluejays lead the series, 25-16... Creighton has won 15 straight games including a 60-47 decision in Omaha on Jan. 22... DePaul's last win the series was a 70-60 victory on Jan. 7, 2015 in Omaha.
Up Next: Blue Demons face Seton Hall for second time this season.
Thursday's game can be seen on CBS Sports Network starting at 9 p.m. with Rich Waltz (play-by-play) and Steve Lappas (analyst) handling the broadcast duties. The game can also be seen online at cbssports.com/cbs-sports-network. DePaul's radio tandem of Zach Zaidman (play-by-play) and Dave Corzine (analyst) can be heard on WIND (560 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 enters the game at 16-8 overall and 8-5 in the BIG EAST while DePaul is 12-12 overall and 3-11 in the BIG EAST.
Demon Doings: Notes following DePaul's 73-71 loss against Butler on Tuesday.
- DePaul has recorded less than 10 turnovers in back-to-back games... the Blue Demons finished tonight with eight turnovers after committing just seven miscues in 45 minutes at Providence on Saturday.
- Yor Anei (38 blocked shots) moved into a tie for 23rd place with Devin Hill (2008-09) and Bryant Bowden (1995-96) on DePaul's season chart.
- Javon Freeman-Liberty returned to the lineup after missing the last seven games.
- Brandon Johnson reached double figures for the 15th time this season and 84th time in his career... he also passed the 1,500-point plateau for his career.
- David Jones scored at least 10 points for the 17th time this season.
- Nick Ongenda marked his 11th game in double figures this season and third straight game in double figures.
- Jalen Terry has scored at least 10 points in seven of his last eight games.
- Tuesday is the 24th all-time meeting between the two programs... Butler leads the series, 17-7... Butler claimed the first meeting this season, 63-59, on Dec. 29 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
The Opponent – Creighton Bluejays: Creighton stands at 16-8 overall and 8-5 in the BIG EAST... the Bluejays have won three straight including its last two games in back-to-back contests against Georgetown... Ryan Hawkins leads four players averaging in double figures with 13.5 points per game... he also pulls down a team-best 7.4 rebounds per game... Alex O'Connell adds a scoring average of 12.5 with others in double figures including Ryan Kalkbrenner (11.5 ppg/7.1 rpg) and Ryan Nembhard (11.0 ppg/4.2 apg)... head coach Greg McDermott is in his 12th season at Creighton.
The Series: Thursday is the 42nd all-time meeting between the two programs... the Bluejays lead the series, 25-16... Creighton has won 15 straight games including a 60-47 decision in Omaha on Jan. 22... DePaul's last win the series was a 70-60 victory on Jan. 7, 2015 in Omaha.
Up Next: Blue Demons face Seton Hall for second time this season.
- DePaul travels to Seton Hall of its fourth game in an eight-day span... the Blue Demons and Pirates are scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET start on Saturday at Prudential Center... the game can be seen on FS1 and heard on WSCR (670 AM).
- Seton Hall is 15-8 overall and 6-7 in the BIG EAST... the Pirates play at Connecticut on Wednesday night.
- The Pirates lead the all-time series, 20-9... DePaul won the first matchup this season, 96-92, on Jan. 13 at Wintrust Arena.
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