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Carter Jr. Scores 21 Against #21 Texas A&M
12/6/2023 10:11:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
Strong second-half shooting not enough for DePaul
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – Chico Carter Jr. scored a game-high 21 points for DePaul men's basketball Wednesday evening in a road loss, 89-64, against #21/19 Texas A&M. Carter Jr. shot 7-of-9, including four three-pointers while also dishing out four assists.
As a team, DePaul shot a season-high 56.1 percent from the floor, including a 13-of-21 (.619) performance in the second half.
HOW IT HAPPENED
DePaul could not find a way to slow the Texas A&M offense in the first half as the Aggies went on an early 10-0 run for a 13-point, 18-5, lead. DePaul made its next three field goal attempts, but Texas A&M held onto its double-digit lead. The Aggies ended the first half shooting 64.9 percent from the floor for the lead.
The Blue Demons came out strong in the second half, putting up back-to-back baskets before holding A&M to a stretch of 1-of-7 from the field. During that period, DePaul went 5-of-6 on their own end. Four-straight trips down the floor with baskets were capped off by a three-pointer by Keyondre Young making the game, 79-59.
OF NOTE
- Carter Jr. had his second 20+ scoring performance of the season as it marked his 40th career double-digit game.
- Keyondre Young played a season-high 12 minutes and scored a season-best 10 points in his performance off the bench that included four rebounds.
- DePaul recorded 15 assists on 23 made field goals.
- Da'Sean Nelson grabbed a season-high six rebounds, for the team-best.
UP NEXT
DePaul returns home to host Louisville, Saturday, Dec. 9 for a 1 p.m. tip. The game will air on FS1 and 670 The Score.
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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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