For the first time in 730 days, DePaul defeated an opponent from the Big East.
The Blue Demons’ 73-68 victory over Georgetown on Friday capped a 39-game regular season Big East losing streak.
Before DePaul defeated Georgetown, DePaul’s last Big East win was over No. 8 Xavier on January 18, 2023.
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DePaul Blue Demons players celebrate during the second half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena. (Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imag Images)
DePaul’s win over Georgetown was not only a Big East victory, but it was also their first road victory since December 3, 2022.
Three players scored in double figures for DePaul, with guard CJ Gunn leading the way with 17 points on five-of-nine shooting and adding five rebounds.
DePaul took a 39–28 lead at halftime with Layden Blocker scoring all 14 of his points in the first half, including scoring DePaul’s final six points of the half.
Malik Mack and Drew Fielder led the scoring for Georgetown in the loss.
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DePaul Blue Demons forward NJ Benson (35) dunks during the second half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena. (Daniel Kucin Jr. images)
Mack had 19 points, six assists and two steals, while Fielder also had 19 points with eight rebounds and two blocks.
Caleb Williams scored ten points with six rebounds, while Curtis Williams Jr. also scored ten points in the loss for Georgetown.
The win for DePaul ended a five-game losing streak.
DePaul’s Big Ten conference losing streak was the fourth-longest losing streak in conference play in the AP Poll era, according to ESPN research.
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Georgetown Hoyas guard Malik Mack (2) takes a shot between DePaul Blue Demons forward NJ Benson (35) and guard Layden Blocker (2) during the second half at Capital One Arena. (Daniel Kucin Jr. images)
The longest conference losing streak ever belongs to Colgate, a 47-game losing streak that stretched from 1984 to 1987.
With the win, DePaul improved to 10-9 (1-7 in Big East play) and will look to continue their winning ways when they Play Creighton on Tuesdays at 9:00 PM ET.
The Hoyas fall to 12-6 (3-4 in Big East play) with the loss and will look to turn things around as they hosts Villanova on Mondays at 6:00 PM ET.
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