DePaul University Athletics
DePaul University
Alabama A&M
11/8/2026 2:29:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
CHICAGO — DePaul men's basketball closes out its three-game homestand to open the season, Monday, Nov. 9, as it hosts Alabama A&M at Wintrust Arena. The game is slated for an 8 p.m. tip on truTV with Brandon Gaudin and Greg Anthony on the call and Jared Greenberg on the sideline. Zach Zaidman and Dave Corzine will have DePaul's radio coverage on Sirius XM and DePaul Blue Demons App.
Monday serves as the Blue Demons' annual Salute to Service game, recognizing current and former service members.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blue Demons moved to 2-0 after leading start to finish against South Florida with an 82-80 victory Thursday. Kruz McClure had a team-high 18 points with three three-pointers and a career-high nine made free throws. The sophomore was joined in double-figure scoring by Noah Meeusen (13), Ade Popoola (12) and Kahmare Holmes (11). Meeusen continued to be a steady force for the Blue Demons with seven assists and no turnovers, along with three rebounds, a steal and a block. Fabian Flores had a team-best six rebounds.
SCOUTING ALABAMA A&M
Alabama A&M enters Monday in Chicago with a 2-0 record after a 103-47 win against Mississippi University for Women on Friday. The Bulldogs also boast a 90-57 win over Oakwood to open their season. Jalen Carruth and Devin Brown each scored a career-high 17 points in Alabama A&M's last outing, while Brown added 10 rebounds for his second-straight double-double.
The Bulldogs head coach Donte' Jackson is in his second season at the helm of the program, helping lead A&M to a 19-15 record in 2025-26.
THE SERIES
Monday marks the second all-time meeting between the programs, with DePaul having the lone series victory in an 83-59 win on Dec. 11, 2017.
UP NEXT
DePaul makes the short trip to Evanston to face Northwestern on Friday, Nov. 13. The game will tip at 8 p.m. on Big Ten Network from Welsh-Ryan Arena.
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TICKET INFORMATION
Join Blue Demon Nation for BIG EAST hoops at Wintrust Arena! Full season tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale now, starting at just $275 per seat for men's basketball. Full season tickets include the same seat for every home game, plus special discounts for DePaul faculty, staff, retirees and recent graduates. Visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets to lock in your seats today.
