Tuesday, January 21
Chicago, Ill.
8 p.m.
DePaul University
10-10,1-8Big East
49
vs
73
Creighton
13-6,6-2Big East
1
2
F
Creighton
31
42
73
DePaul
19
30
49
Bluejays Defeat DePaul
1/21/2025 11:16:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
CHICAGO – The DePaul men's basketball team was stifled by Creighton's defense Tuesday evening as the Bluejays won 73-49 at Wintrust Arena. Layden Blocker led DePaul with a game-high 15 points followed by 11 from CJ Gunn. It marked the first back-to-back 10+ outings for Blocker in his career as he also picked up four rebounds, three steals and three turnovers.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Creighton (13-6, 6-2 BIG EAST) took an early 8-3 lead on DePaul (10-10, 1-8 BIG EAST) before the Blue Demons held them scoreless for a three and a half minute scoring drought. NJ Benson recorded an offensive putback to make it an 18-9 game, however, the Bluejays third ranked defense held DePaul off the scoreboard and took a 23-9 lead. DePaul chipped away toward the end of the first half with an eventual 7-1 run, including five points from Isaiah Rivera, that cut Creighton's lead to 12 at halftime.
The Bluejays opened the second half with a pair of quick baskets inside and shooting 6-of-7 to build out a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
OF NOTE
DePaul looks to rebound as it heads on the road to face Butler, Saturday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. CT. The game is slated to air on CBS Sports Network.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Creighton (13-6, 6-2 BIG EAST) took an early 8-3 lead on DePaul (10-10, 1-8 BIG EAST) before the Blue Demons held them scoreless for a three and a half minute scoring drought. NJ Benson recorded an offensive putback to make it an 18-9 game, however, the Bluejays third ranked defense held DePaul off the scoreboard and took a 23-9 lead. DePaul chipped away toward the end of the first half with an eventual 7-1 run, including five points from Isaiah Rivera, that cut Creighton's lead to 12 at halftime.
The Bluejays opened the second half with a pair of quick baskets inside and shooting 6-of-7 to build out a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
OF NOTE
- DePaul had a season-high 12 steals, tying for the program most since Feb. 10, 2018.
- Gunn recorded his fifth-straight game with 10+ points and 15th overall in his career.
- Rivera tied a season-high two steals and set a personal best in BIG EAST play.
DePaul looks to rebound as it heads on the road to face Butler, Saturday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. CT. The game is slated to air on CBS Sports Network.
Team Stats
CU
DePaul
FG%
.521
.302
3FG%
.316
.130
FT%
.773
.615
RB
43
30
TO
14
9
STL
7
12
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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