DePaul Takes Down Seton Hall Saturday

Saturday, January 24

4 p.m.

DePaul University

12-8,4-5Big East

Seton Hall

14-6,4-5Big East

Seton Hall

DePaul

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Photo by: Michael Glasgow

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Fabian Flores contests a Seton Hall shot.

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Theo Pierre-Justin dunks the basketball.

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Brandon Maclin drives in on former DePaul player Elijah Fisher.

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Brandon Maclin chops it up with the fans.

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Blue Demons win fourth-straight home contest

CHICAGO – DePaul men's basketball knocked off Seton Hall, 67-60, Saturday afternoon inside Wintrust Arena, continuing the Blue Demons' strong start to the 2026 calendar at home.

CJ Gunn led DePaul in scoring for the sixth time this season with 19 points, adding a career-high four blocks along with three rebounds and three assists. Brandon Maclin chipped in 14 points, extending his career-best streak of double-digit scoring games to six, while NJ Benson pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds.

HOW IT HAPPENED
In what was heralded as a defensive battle, DePaul (12-8, 4-5 BIG EAST) jumped out to an early 10-3 lead behind a pair of three-pointers. The Blue Demons' pressure disrupted Seton Hall (14-6, 4-5 BIG EAST), forcing five turnovers in the opening 10 minutes. Back-to-back triples from Maclin and Gunn helped DePaul stretch the advantage to double-digits as the Blue Demons carried a 30-20 lead into halftime.

The Pirates opened the second half with a quick push to trim the margin to four, but a three from Kruz McClure sparked a 12-4 DePaul run and forced a Seton Hall timeout. Leading by as many as 16, the Blue Demons converted 15-of-22 free throws in the second half to seal the win.

OF NOTE

Benson recorded his 20th career game with 10+ rebounds.
McClure tallied a conference-play personal best with three assists and added four rebounds.
DePaul earned back-to-back wins in the series against Seton Hall for the first time since 2019.
The Blue Demons totaled 10 blocks as a team, their most since Feb. 14, 2023 vs. St. John's.

UP NEXT
DePaul hits the road for back-to-back contests for the first time this season, beginning with a trip to Georgetown Wednesday, Jan. 28. Tipoff from Washington D.C. is set for 7:30 p.m. on FS1.