Xavier Defeats DePaul 77-63, Extending Blue Demons' Big East Losing Streak

Zach Freemantle's double-double and a dominant first-half run secure Xavier's second conference victory of the season.

Zach Freemantle led Xavier with 20 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, contributing to the Musketeers' 77-63 road win over DePaul.
Xavier capitalized on two significant DePaul scoring droughts, including a 6:37 stretch bridging halftime, to build a commanding lead.
A 21-3 run late in the first half helped Xavier secure a 38-23 advantage at halftime, which they never relinquished.
Ryan Conwell added 19 points for Xavier, including 13 in the second half, while Jerome Hunter contributed 10 points and six rebounds.
DePaul's Big East regular-season losing streak extended to 38 games, dating back to January 2023, despite strong performances from CJ Gunn, Jacob Meyer, and NJ Benson.