DePaul University Athletics
DePaul University
3-0,0-0Big East
Alabama A&M
2-1,0-0SWAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 27 | 20 | 47 |
| DePaul | 37 | 47 | 84 |
11/9/2026 11:31:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
Layden Blocker leads five double-digit scorers with season-high 20 points
CHICAGO — DePaul men's basketball stayed unbeaten with an 84-47 victory over Alabama A&M Monday evening at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons pulled away in the second-half, outscoring the Bulldogs 47-20 and making seven three-pointers after halftime.
DePaul (3-0) was led by Layden Blocker with a season-high 20 points on 4-of-5 shooting from three-point range. Blocker also added four assists, two steals and three rebounds. Kahmare Holmes tacked on a season-high of his own with 15 points in addition to six rebounds and two assists. Kruz McClure had an all around day with career-highs across the board, including a team-best seven rebounds, six assists and three steals.
HOW IT HAPPENED
It was a defensive battle early as both teams settled in, but DePaul forced six early turnovers by Alabama A&M (2-1). The Blue Demons then went on an 8-0 run, boosted by threes from Koree Cotton and Holmes. Ade Popoola and Blocker continued the three-point barrage with two apiece, the last from Blocker giving DePaul a 33-24 lead. Fabian Flores threw down a dunk off a Holmes assist to help the Blue Demons take a 37-27 halftime lead.
DePaul made the necessary adjustments out of the locker room, opening the second half on a 16-3 run and holding A&M scoreless for nearly five minutes. A trio of three-pointers from Popoola and Cotton pushed the Blue Demons' lead to 51-30, and DePaul continued to pull away, building a lead as large as 38 points.
OF NOTE
- DePaul moves to 3-0 for the 48th time in program history.
- Jonas Johnson and Andrew Jensen both made their collegiate debuts, while Noah Smith recorded his first career points.
- Ade Popoola made four three-pointers for the third straight game this season and extended his streak to 25-straight games with at least one made three.
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.
