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Nelson and Fisher Combine for 36 Against #4 UConn
1/2/2024 7:58:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
STORRS, CONN. – Da'Sean Nelson and Elijah Fisher combined for 36 points Tuesday evening on the road against #4 UConn as the Huskies won, 85-56. Nelson shot 7-of-13 from the floor for a season-high, including 17 second-half points.
Fisher led the team with five boards, while Jalen Terry had a team-best and season-high three assists.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
DePaul (3-10, 0-2 BIG EAST) played the Huskies tough in the opening 10 minutes as the Blue Demons forced five early turnovers from UConn. Back-to-back baskets by Terry and Jaden Henley gave DePaul an 11-10 lead, but UConn (11-2) quickly jumped in front on a 16-2 run. A pair of fouls from DePaul and solid Husky shooting led UConn to go up 38-19 at the half.
Nelson opened the second half 3-of-4 for DePaul but couldn't help the Blue Demons inch closer as UConn remained ahead, 49-25, at the under-16 media timeout. DePaul got a quick six unanswered points, including two baskets by Fisher, to pull within 19.
OF NOTE
- Mac Etienne played a season-high 13 minutes and notched a 2023-24 best four points.
- Fisher had his fifth double-digit scoring game of the year and his personal best against a conference opponent.
- Nelson had his third-straight game of 10 or more points and fifth in the last six outings.
- Nelson's 19 points mark his career-best in a road game.
- DePaul forced 12 UConn turnovers.
UP NEXT
The Blue Demons remain on the road as they head to Washington D.C. to face Georgetown on Saturday, Jan. 6. The game is slated for a 11 a.m. CT tip off 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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