DePaul was able to secure their first Big East home win of the season, and first since Jan 18 2023 tonight. DePaul was led by forward NJ Benson with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Benson also had two blocks. The game which featured 35 fouls called and several review stoppages led to some frustration on both teams that DePaul was able to overcome. DePaul improves to 2-10 in Big East play with eight games remaining in the regular season. DePaul continues the home stand on Wednesday night versus Villanova at 8 p.m.

Chris Holtmann said that he did not have any update on injuries. He had yet to speak to the medical staff. He did say however that the team is dealing with quite a few ankle injuries.

“I just think we wanted it more than they did. The last game, we came up short in overtime. We came to this game knowing that it was going to be a dogfight, and whoever wanted more, whoever is going to be more physical, is going to come out on top.”

“It’s a tough process. Our coaches want everything with two hands, so that one hand one today, I’m glad I made because I would have been running a lot next practice if I didn’t make it, but it’s just with your timing and being able to catch the ball. I’ve been catching lobs for a long time, so it’s just a habit at this point.”

“I’m just really happy for our guys. I knew it was going to come at some point, but there’s no question you’d like to get it for the people, for your fans, for everybody and for our players. It feels good.”

DePaul has won their first Big East Home game since Jan 18 2023.

DePaul has not scored in the last two minutes.

DePaul looks to put the closing finishes on this one. Jacob Meyer has just fouled out for DePaul.

Layden Blocker has returned to the bench with his ankle taped.

DePaul’s Layden Blocker went to the locker room with the training staff barely putting weight on his foot/ankle.

DePaul’s is having trouble with Seton Halls press leading to some turnovers. 15 point game.

DePaul uses a 14-2 run to extend the lead to 21. NJ Benson is two rebounds from a double-double,

NJ Benson has had a game so far. 10 points and 6 rebounds. 2 more free throws upcoming.

DePaul’s Troy D’Amico and Conor Enright both have three fouls. Something to monitor.

DePaul pulls ahead by 9 at the half, but frankly it feels like they should be up by way more.

DePaul’s Troy D’Amico just got tagged with a Flagrant I foul. 2 more free throws for the Pirates.

Officials are getting the most out of their whistles tonight. Back to the monitor to look at a rebounding foul on a free throw.

Officials are heading to the replay monitor to check for a timing error for the shot clock. I believe it was reset incorrectly.

DePaul has had firm control all game this far. Jacob Meyer has 8 points, 5 of them were free throws.

Layden Blocker just took contact to his face and needed an extra minute to collect himself. He will now check out.

DePaul got out to a very fast start but has been cold offensively the last four minutes. Blue Demons out-rebounding the Pirates 12 to 6.

DePaul in royal blues, Seton Hall in all whites.

Tip won by the Pirates.

And were off

Dylan Addae -Wusu and Chaunce Jenkins are both out for Seton Hall tonight due to injuries.

G Conor Enright

G Layden Blocker

G CJ Gunn

F Troy D’Amico

F NJ Benson

Forward JJ Traynor who was a game-time decision with an ankle injury has warmed up and looks to be available for the Blue Demons