Quick Turnaround Sees Creighton Visiting Wintrust Arena on Thursday

Thursday, February 17

Chicago, Ill.

9:00 P.M. CT

DePaul University

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.

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.

It Could Happen: Yor Anei is playing in his 99th career game... Anei (38 blocked shots) needs three blocked shots to move into 20th place on DePaul's season chart... Brandon Johnson is playing in 145th career game... Johnson needs 10 pts for 85th career game in double figures and seven rebounds for 950 career boards... David Jones needs 13 points for 400 in his career (32 games)... Nick Ongenda (44 blocked shots this season) needs four blocked shots to move into 14th on the season list.

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.