Johnson, DePaul take down Loyola Chicago 78-72 in OT
Javon Johnson and Umoja Gibson combined for all of DePaul's 18 overtime points and the Blue Demons defeated Loyola Chicago 78-72 on Saturday.
Johnson scored 27 points, 10 in overtime, and had six assists for the Blue Demons (5-3). Gibson finished with 23 points, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range, and made four steals. Jalen Terry scored 11 points.
Marquise Kennedy led the Ramblers (3-5) with 26 points, hitting four 3-pointers. Tom Welch added 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals for Loyola Chicago. Braden Norris had 11 points and seven assists.
A three-point play by Welch with 1:09 left in regulation tied the game at 60-all.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jamie Luckie
- Jemel Spearman
- Tommy Morrissey
2022-23 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier | 10-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Marquette | 10-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Providence | 9-3 | 1 | 17-6 |
| Creighton | 8-3 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Seton Hall | 7-5 | 3 | 14-9 |
| UConn | 6-6 | 4 | 17-6 |
| Villanova | 4-7 | 5.5 | 10-12 |
| St. John's | 4-8 | 6 | 14-9 |
| Butler | 3-9 | 7 | 11-12 |
| DePaul | 3-9 | 7 | 9-14 |
| Georgetown | 1-11 | 9 | 6-17 |
2022-23 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU | 8-2 | - | 17-6 |
| Saint Louis | 7-2 | 0.5 | 15-7 |
| Dayton | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Fordham | 6-3 | 1.5 | 18-4 |
| St. Bonaventure | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| George Washington | 5-4 | 2.5 | 11-11 |
| George Mason | 5-5 | 3 | 13-10 |
| Saint Joseph's | 5-5 | 3 | 11-11 |
| Duquesne | 4-5 | 3.5 | 14-8 |
| UMass | 4-6 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Richmond | 4-6 | 4 | 11-12 |
| Rhode Island | 4-6 | 4 | 8-14 |
| La Salle | 3-6 | 4.5 | 9-13 |
| Davidson | 3-7 | 5 | 10-12 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-8 | 6.5 | 7-14 |
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