DePaul University
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Northern Illinois
5-1,0-0MAC
DePaul Drops Saturday Night Matchup Against Northern Illinois
11/25/2023 11:33:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
CHICAGO – Despite four double-digit scorers, the DePaul men's basketball team fell, 89-79, in a hard-fought matchup against Northern Illinois, Saturday evening. Da'Sean Nelson had a team-best 23 points while Elijah Fisher followed with 16 points on 7-of-11 from the floor, for his second career double-digit scoring game. Fisher also contributed a team-best seven rebounds, a career-high.
Chico Carter Jr. added another personal best on the night, with 10 assists. K.T. Raimey and Jeremiah Oden rounded out the double-digit scoring efforts with 11 and 10, respectively.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Northern Illinois opened the game shooting 2-of-7, before eventually hitting their stride and pulling out to a nine-point lead on four made three-pointers by David Coit. DePaul quickly answered back, pulling within two, 24-22, on back-to-back three-pointers from Carter Jr. and Jaden Henley. After Henley tied the game at 24, the teams entered a back-and-forth battle before Northern Illinois ended the half on a 7-0 run.
DePaul opened the second half struggling to find its shot, as Northern Illinois continued to grow its lead to as much as 24. Three minutes into the second period, DePaul shot 8-of-their last 10, pulling the game within 13, 65-52. The Blue Demons offense looked to click as they went on a 8-3 run that brought NIU's lead down to just eight points, 70-62. DePaul wouldn't be able to inch any closer to taking the advantage, as NIU took their fifth-straight victory.
OF NOTE
- The Blue Demons committed a season-low eight turnovers.
- DePaul scored a season-high 79 points and had a season-high 39 rebounds.
- Nelson tied his personal-best nine made field goals.
- Carter Jr.'s 10 assists were the most by a DePaul player since a year ago, to the date, when Umoja Gibson had 10 against Texas A&M.
UP NEXT
The Blue Demons are back in action on Friday, Dec. 1 when Iowa State visits Wintrust Arena for the BIG EAST-Big 12 Matchup. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT with coverage on FS1.
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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.
