DePaul and Seton Hall Set to Duel in Big East Showdown
Chicago is buzzing as the DePaul Blue Demons prepare to host the Seton Hall Pirates in a crucial Big East matchup this Sunday evening. After suffering through three consecutive losses, the Blue Demons are eager to turn things around on their home court at Wintrust Arena.
Currently, DePaul leads the game with a score of 38-29 against Seton Hall after jumping out to a strong start. The Blue Demons have struggled recently, with their last game resulting in a 72-61 defeat against UConn. DePaul initially held a comfortable lead of 26-12, but couldn’t maintain momentum as they fell apart in the later stages. In that losing effort, Layden Blocker showcased his talent by scoring 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting, marking a career-high in field goal percentage at 75%. However, DePaul’s overall team play suffered, recording only seven assists, their lowest mark since March 2024.
On the other side, Seton Hall looks to snap their eight-game road losing streak which stretches back to last season. The Pirates came close to victory in their last game, falling just short of *Providence* with a score of 69-67. Standout performances from Prince Aligbe, who scored 19 points, and Garwey Dual, contributing 13 points with three steals, give Seton Hall hope as they step onto the court against the Blue Demons.
Seton Hall has a strong history against DePaul, winning 8 out of their last 10 matchups since January 2021, including an 85-80 victory in their earlier encounter this season. However, this time, they face the challenge of playing away from home, where they have struggled. DePaul enters this game as a 4.5-point favorite after initial odds gave them a slightly stronger 5.5-point edge.
The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and fans are eagerly anticipating whether DePaul can break their losing streak or if Seton Hall can continue their strong record against them. With so much on the line for both teams, this clash promises to be an exciting matchup for fans of college basketball.
