Creighton Bluejays @ DePaul Blue Demons
Benson, Maclin lead DePaul over Creighton, 72-71
CHICAGO -- — N.J. Benson scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Brandon Maclin hit the game-winning layup with seven seconds remaining to give DePaul a 72-71 victory over Creighton on Wednesday night.
Maclin added 17 points, shooting 6 of 10 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line to go with five assists. Layden Blocker shot 4 for 10, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points for the Blue Demons (13-12, 5-9 Big East Conference).
The Bluejays (13-12, 7-7) were led iby Austin Swartz, who finished with 15 points. Josh Dix and Jasen Green added 13 points apiece.
Benson scored 10 points in the first half and DePaul went into the break trailing 42-40.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:John Gaffney
Referee:Nathan Farrell
Referee:Tommy Morrissey
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 13-1 | - | 23-2 |
| St. John's | 12-1 | 0.5 | 19-5 |
| Villanova | 10-3 | 2.5 | 19-5 |
| Seton Hall | 7-7 | 6 | 17-8 |
| Creighton | 7-7 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Georgetown | 5-8 | 7.5 | 13-11 |
| DePaul | 5-9 | 8 | 13-12 |
| Xavier | 4-9 | 8.5 | 12-12 |
| Butler | 4-10 | 9 | 13-12 |
| Providence | 4-10 | 9 | 11-14 |
| Marquette | 4-10 | 9 | 9-16 |
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