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DePaul Surges in Second Half to Defeat Wichita State 91-72

Jacob Meyer leads DePaul with 23 points as the Blue Demons recover from a halftime deficit to secure their eighth win of the season.

  • DePaul overcame a five-point halftime deficit, outscoring Wichita State by 24 points in the second half to claim a decisive 91-72 victory.
  • Jacob Meyer led the Blue Demons with 23 points, shooting 6-for-9 from the field and a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line.
  • CJ Gunn and Isaiah Rivera also delivered strong performances, contributing 22 and 17 points respectively, with Rivera adding seven rebounds.
  • Wichita State's Harlond Beverly and Xavier Bell each scored 14 points, but the Shockers struggled to contain DePaul’s offensive surge in the second half.
  • The win improves DePaul's record to 8-2 under first-year coach Chris Holtmann, showcasing the team's resilience after two recent losses.
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