Overview
- DePaul erased a 10-point second-half deficit, seizing control with an 11-0 surge to close out the nonconference victory in Chicago.
- NJ Benson led the Blue Demons with a career-high 26 points and nine rebounds, setting the tone from the opening minutes.
- Kruz McClure added 17 points, all after halftime, with Layden Blocker and CJ Gunn contributing 12 points apiece.
- Quion Williams paced UAPB with 27 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, while Milhan Charles had 19 points and nine boards as Jaquan Scott fouled out after scoring 11.
- A pronounced free-throw gap favored DePaul 29-of-41 to UAPB’s 6-of-7, as the result moved the teams to 6-3 and 1-9, respectively, with UAPB completing its 10th straight road game.