DePaul University
3-12,0-4Big East
Creighton
12-4,3-2Big East
Blue Demons Drop Contest to #22 Creighton
1/9/2024 10:42:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
CHICAGO – DePaul men's basketball dropped an 84-58 contest, Tuesday evening, against #22 Creighton at home inside Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons were led by Da'Sean Nelson and Jaden Henley who both tallied 12 points. Jeremiah Oden nabbed a season-high nine rebounds to lead the team, in addition to nine points and two blocks.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Creighton led from the jump with a pair of jumpers to open the game before Jalen Terry scored DePaul's first bucket of the night. Oden drained a three headed into the first media timeout, holding the game at eight points. The Bluejays strung together three straight field goals for a double-digit lead they'd hold for the remainder of the game. DePaul looked to limit the first-half damage as they ended the period with a 10-2 run led by four points from Nelson.
DePaul and Creighton traded baskets back and forth to open the second half until the Bluejays maintained their control with a 13-2 run.
OF NOTE
- DePaul tied a season-high 50 percent shooting from three-point range.
- Jalen Terry with a season-high four assists and career-tying three steals.
- Da'Sean Nelson registered his 25th career double-digit scoring game and fifth-straight game.
- Dramane Camara recorded his first collegiate point on a free throw.
UP NEXT
DePaul heads back on the road for the third time in its last four games as they face Villanova, Friday, Jan. 12. The game will tip at 7:30 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.
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.
