Johnson and DePaul earn 103-98 OT win over Samford
CHICAGO -- — Javan Johnson scored 28 points, including seven in the overtime, as DePaul defeated Samford 103-98 on Wednesday.
Johnson added four blocks for the Blue Demons (4-3). Umoja Gibson added 18 points while shooting 5 for 13 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line, and he also had six rebounds and nine assists. Da'Sean Nelson was 6 of 8 shooting, including 2 for 3 from distance, and went 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 18 points. Philmon Gebrewhit had 18 with three 3s.
Logan Dye finished with 23 points and seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-3). Samford also got 16 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists from Bubba Parham. Jaden Campbell also put up 12 points and two steals.
Jermaine Marshall made a nifty baseline drive and reverse layup for DePaul to force the overtime.
DePaul entered halftime up 50-49. Philmon Gebrewhit paced the team in scoring in the first half with 10 points. Johnson scored 15 second-half points as DePaul and Samford ended regulation tied 89-89. Johnson was 2 of 3 shooting and 2 of 4 from the free throw line on the way to his seven points in the overtime.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- Greg Evans
- Clare Aubry
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| UNC Greensboro | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Furman | 2-1 | 1 | 14-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Mercer | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Wofford | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Chattanooga | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| VMI | 0-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| The Citadel | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
| Western Carolina | 0-3 | 3 | 4-10 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 5-0 | - | 14-2 |
| St. John's | 4-1 | 1 | 13-3 |
| UConn | 4-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| Villanova | 4-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-1 | 1.5 | 12-3 |
| Creighton | 2-2 | 2.5 | 9-6 |
| Providence | 2-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Seton Hall | 1-3 | 3.5 | 6-9 |
| Xavier | 1-4 | 4 | 9-7 |
| DePaul | 0-5 | 5 | 9-7 |
| Butler | 0-5 | 5 | 7-9 |
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