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DePaul Falls in Defensive Battle Against #25 Northwestern
12/16/2023 8:09:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
Blue Demons have three double-digit scorers
CHICAGO – DePaul fell in a defensive battle against No. 25 Northwestern, 56-46, Saturday afternoon inside Wintrust Arena. Jeremiah Oden led DePaul with 12 points, followed by 11 and 10, respectively, from Chico Carter Jr. and Elijah Fisher.
Defensively, DePaul held Northwestern to its lowest shooting percentage (35.6 percent) of the season and its fewest points scored.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first half featured five lead changes and three ties, as both teams had their share of shooting droughts. After DePaul held a 12-9 lead on a three-pointer by K.T. Raimey, Northwestern took back the lead and grew it to as large as seven, 23-16, with four minutes left in the period. DePaul tied it up before halftime thanks to a 7-2 stretch, capped off on a three-point play from Fisher.
After trading baskets to open the second half, Northwestern took a five-point lead, 32-27, that they would ultimately not relinquish to the Blue Demons. DePaul pulled back-within a single-possession on a layup by Fisher, 37-34, but the Wildcats pushed ahead to build out a lead.
OF NOTE
- Da'Sean Nelson dished out five assists, tying his career-high.
- Fisher's seven rebounds matched his season high, while Raimey set a career-high with his seven boards.
- DePaul only allowed 56 points, the fewest points the Blue Demons have held a ranked opponent since Nov. 17, 1989 against St. John's (53).
- Jeremiah Oden recorded his seventh double-digit scoring game of the season.
UP NEXT
DePaul turns its attention to conference action as the Blue Demons welcome BIG EAST foe, Villanova, into Wintrust Arena next week. DePaul and the Wildcats tip off, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. CT 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.
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