DePaul University
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Late Surge Against South Carolina Not Enough
11/18/2023 2:18:00 AM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
Carter Jr. registers season-high 24 points
GLENDALE, ARIZ. – Despite holding South Carolina without a field goal for the final three minutes, a late surge by the DePaul men's basketball wasn't enough to defeat South Carolina, Friday evening. The Gamecocks came away with a 73-68 opening round of the Arizona Tipoff.
Chico Carter Jr. had a game-high 24 points on 8-of-13 shooting. It marked Carter Jr.'s 10th career game with 20 or more points and his first of the season. Da'Sean Nelson, Caleb Murphy and K.T. Raimey followed in the scoring column, all with eight points.
HOW IT HAPPENED
South Carolina took a nine-point lead into halftime, but DePaul opened the second period strong, cutting into the Gamecocks lead. A layup by Da'Sean Nelson made it a 41-34 game, before South Carolina eventually extended their lead by as much as 14.
With 10 minutes left to play, DePaul used five points from Raimey for a 8-1 run, cutting South Carolina's lead to seven, 61-54. The Blue Demons were able to take advantage of back-to-back empty possessions from the Gamecocks, pulling within six, 63-57.
With two minutes left to play, Jeremiah Oden drove to the rim for a layup to keep the game within reach. DePaul came even closer to completing the comeback following a missed South Carolina free throw and a make from Carter Jr.. With South Carolina up 70-66, the Gamecocks knocked down a pair of free throws to halt DePaul's run and secure the victory.
OF NOTE
- Raimey has recorded multiple three-pointers in four-consecutive games.
- DePaul made a season-high 18 free throws, the most for the Blue Demons since last year's tournament where DePaul made 27 against Oklahoma State (11/20/22).
UP NEXT
The Blue Demons continue action at the Arizona Tipoff, Sunday, Nov 19. DePaul will face off against San Francisco in the third-place game at 3:30 p.m. CT. Action will be on CBS Sports Network and DePaulBlueDemons.com.
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2023-24 TICKET INFORMATION
Secure your seat for BIG EAST basketball in Chicago! New 2023-24 season tickets can be purchased online at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets or by calling the DePaul Ticket Office at 773-325-7526. Men's basketball season ticket packages start at only $195. Season ticket holder benefits include savings off the single game ticket rate, access to postseason tickets, preferred parking rate, discounts on DePaul apparel and more. Upgrade your experience with premium seating offerings and enjoy access to food and beverages in the Blue Demon Club Lounge.
Season ticket renewals for the 2023-24 season have concluded. Current ticket holders yet to renew can call the ticket office to secure new seats for the upcoming season.
The DePaul Ticket Office is also now accepting $50 deposits for Group Outings or Luxury Suite Rentals. Fans can visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets for more information.
