Marquette Golden Eagles @ DePaul Blue Demons
Gunn scores 31 as DePaul defeats Marquette 80-75
CHICAGO -- — CJ Gunn's 31 points led DePaul over Marquette 80-75 on Friday.
Gunn added seven rebounds for the Blue Demons (11-7, 3-4 Big East Conference). N.J. Benson scored 17 points while shooting 8 of 9 from the field and added seven rebounds. Brandon Maclin shot 5 for 13 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.
Nigel James Jr. led the way for the Golden Eagles (6-13, 1-7) with 18 points, eight assists and two steals. Marquette also got 14 points from Royce Parham. Chase Ross also had 13 points, four assists and two steals.
DePaul used a 14-0 second-half run to take the lead at 50-44 with 17:50 left in the half. Gunn scored 12 second-half points.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Paul Szelc
Referee:Greg Evans
Referee:Michael Palau
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 12-1 | - | 22-2 |
| St. John's | 11-1 | 0.5 | 18-5 |
| Villanova | 8-3 | 3 | 17-5 |
| Seton Hall | 6-6 | 5.5 | 16-7 |
| Creighton | 6-6 | 5.5 | 12-11 |
| Georgetown | 5-7 | 6.5 | 13-10 |
| Butler | 4-8 | 7.5 | 13-10 |
| Xavier | 4-8 | 7.5 | 12-11 |
| DePaul | 4-8 | 7.5 | 12-11 |
| Providence | 3-9 | 8.5 | 10-13 |
| Marquette | 3-9 | 8.5 | 8-15 |
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