DePaul Ends 39-Game Big East Losing Streak With Win Over Georgetown
The Blue Demons secured their first conference victory in nearly two years, defeating the Hoyas 73-68 in Washington, D.C.
- DePaul's win over Georgetown marks the end of a 39-game Big East regular-season losing streak, one of the longest in conference history.
- CJ Gunn led the Blue Demons with 17 points and five rebounds, while Layden Blocker added 14 points, shooting efficiently from both the field and the free-throw line.
- The Blue Demons held a double-digit halftime lead and withstood a late Georgetown rally to secure the victory.
- Georgetown, missing key players Thomas Sorber and Jayden Epps due to injuries, suffered its fourth consecutive loss despite strong performances from Drew Fielder and Malik Mack, who each scored 19 points.
- DePaul's next Big East matchup is against Creighton, who remain undefeated in conference play this season.