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
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Georgetown | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| St. John's | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| UConn | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Villanova | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Providence | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Xavier | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Butler | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Creighton | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Seton Hall | 0-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| DePaul | 0-2 | 1.5 | 8-3 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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