Johnson, Penn push DePaul past Minnesota 69-53
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Javan Johnson scored 20 points, Eral Penn added a double-double and DePaul cruised past Minnesota 69-53 on Monday night.
Johnson knocked down 7 of 15 shots for DePaul (3-0), adding eight rebounds. Penn scored 10 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Blue Demons controlled the glass 48-32.
Umoja Gibson scored nine of his 14 points in the first half to help DePaul take a 34-22 lead at intermission. Philmon Gebrewhit scored 15. Gibson handed out eight assists.
Dawson Garcia topped Minnesota (2-1) with 19 points and six rebounds. Pharrel Payne scored 12, while Ta'lon Cooper finished with 10 points and six assists.
The Golden Gophers, who start three underclassmen, shot just 33.3% on their home floor and made only 4 of 16 from 3-point range. DePaul shot 43.8% overall and hit 7 of 19 from distance (36.8%).
The Blue Demons have won five of the last six matchups with Minnesota and lead the all-time series 11-8.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Pat Driscoll
- Brent Hampton
- Courtney Green
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 7-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Marquette | 6-1 | 0.5 | 15-3 |
| UConn | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-5 |
| Creighton | 5-2 | 1.5 | 12-6 |
| Villanova | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Xavier | 4-4 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| Providence | 3-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Butler | 1-6 | 5.5 | 8-10 |
| Seton Hall | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| DePaul | 1-7 | 6 | 10-9 |
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 7-0 | - | 16-2 |
| Purdue | 7-1 | 0.5 | 15-4 |
| Michigan | 6-1 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Wisconsin | 5-2 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Indiana | 5-3 | 2.5 | 14-5 |
| Illinois | 5-3 | 2.5 | 13-5 |
| Oregon | 4-3 | 3 | 15-3 |
| Maryland | 4-4 | 3.5 | 14-5 |
| UCLA | 3-4 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Iowa | 3-4 | 4 | 12-6 |
| USC | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Rutgers | 3-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Penn State | 2-5 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Nebraska | 2-5 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Northwestern | 2-5 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Ohio State | 2-5 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Washington | 1-6 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Minnesota | 1-6 | 6 | 9-9 |
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