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DePaul University
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Blue Demons Drop BIG EAST Opener to Villanova
12/23/2023 5:13:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
CHICAGO – DePaul men's basketball dropped its BIG EAST opener, Saturday afternoon, in a 84-48 loss against Villanova inside Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons had three players register 11 points - Chico Carter Jr., Da'Sean Nelson and Jaden Henley. Nelson also had a team-high six rebounds while Carter Jr. dished out four assists.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The DePaul (2-9, 0-1 BIG EAST) defense held Villanova (9-4, 2-0 BIG EAST) scoreless for the first 2:30 of the game, gradually building a 6-2 lead before the Wildcats made three straight layups to tie the game. A three-pointer from Raimey put the Blue Demons up three, 11-8, before Villanova hit back-to-back threes for a five-point lead, 16-11. Villanova would continue to lead for the remainder of the game as they built up a 31-18 lead. DePaul fired off a 7-0 run that included a three by Elijah Fisher, pulling within nine, 34-25, but wouldn't inch any closer.
Villanova remained in control throughout the second half, shooting 55.1 percent from the floor throughout the game. Jaden Henley had a team-best nine second-half points.
OF NOTE
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K.T. Raimey recorded a career-high three steals.
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Carter Jr. eclipsed 200 career assists.
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Henley's 11 points tied a season-high
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As a team, DePaul had a season-high nine steals.
UP NEXT
DePaul will be back in action next Saturday, Dec. 30 against Chicago State for its final non-conference game. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. 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.
