Carter Jr. Scores 23 On Senior Night

Tuesday, March 5

Chicago, Ill.

8 p.m.

DePaul University

3-27,0-19Big East

104

St. John's

18-12,10-9Big East

St. John's (NY)

104

DePaul

3/5/2024 10:59:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL

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CHICAGO – Chico Carter Jr. registered 23 points Tuesday evening on senior night as DePaul men's basketball fell, 104-77, to St. John's at Wintrust Arena. Carter Jr. shot a career high 6-of-8 from three-point range in addition to tallying six assists and five rebounds.

As a team, DePaul (3-27, 0-19 BIG EAST) shot 50.9 percent marking its highest this season in a conference game.

HOW IT HAPPENED
It was a hot offensive start for both teams as DePaul's first three baskets came on three-pointers, including two by Carter Jr. as St. John's (18-12, 10-9 BIG EAST) held a 10-9 lead. Carter Jr. continued to come up clutch for the Blue Demons, hitting a floater in the lane that kept it a single-possession game, 17-15. Both teams shot above 58 percent through the opening 15 minutes of the half before St. John's defensive pressure held DePaul scoreless for a stretch. The Red Storm ended the first half on a 21-2 run for a 54-28 lead DePaul couldn't overcome.

OF NOTE

DePaul shot a season-high 58.8 percent from three-point range, its highest since Jan. 18, 2020.
Carter Jr.'s 23 points were his most in BIG EAST play this season.
Elijah Fisher extended his stretch to seven-consecutive games with 10 or more points.

UP NEXT
DePaul hits the road for its final contest of the regular season, visiting Seton Hall on Saturday, March 9. Tipoff is set for :30 p.m. CT with coverage on FS1.

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