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Blue Demons Unable to Slow Iowa State in Second Half
12/1/2023 10:59:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
Jeremiah Oden scores a season-high 25 points
CHICAGO – Despite a season-high 25 points by Jeremiah Oden, DePaul men's basketball couldn't slow down a strong second half by Iowa State, Friday evening inside Wintrust Arena. The Cyclones won 99-80 as Oden led all scorers.
Oden had a career-best performance from three, shooting 6-of-7 in addition to four rebounds. Chico Carter Jr. had a near double-double performance with 14 points and eight assists, in addition to four rebounds. Jaden Henley rounded out the double-digit scoring efforts with 10 points, including a career-high six made free throws.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Iowa State opened with an early six-point lead, but Oden answered with a trifecta of three-pointers that set DePaul off on an 18-2 run. Iowa State answered with a streak of their own, before a three by Carter Jr. pulled DePaul within three, 29-26. Oden converted his fifth three-pointer with three seconds on the clock, putting DePaul within four at half.
Back-to-back threes from Oden and Raimey shut down the Cyclones 21-2 run to open the second half. Nelson converted eight points in 70 seconds of play to keep the Blue Demons offensive effort alive, but Iowa State's defensive efforts helped maintain their lead.
OF NOTE
- DePaul made a season-high nine three-pointers, including seven in the first half.
- DePaul's 80 points are the most Iowa State has given up this season, and the second-most in the Otzelberger era at ISU.
- Chico Carter Jr. and Elijah Fisher both tied their career-best steals with three and two, respectively.
UP NEXT
The Blue Demons hit the road for their first true road game of the season. DePaul will take on Texas A&M in College Station, Texas on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Coverage can be found on SEC Network with tipoff set for 8 p.m. CT.
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2023-24 TICKET INFORMATION
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