DePaul Takes On Xavier in Away Game Showdown

CINCINNATI – DePaul men’s basketball is preparing for a challenging away game against Xavier on Saturday, January 31. The matchup is set to tip off at 12 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on FS1, featuring commentators Jack Kizer and Nick Bahe. For radio listeners, Zach Zaidman and Dave Corzine will cover the game on SiriusXM and through the DePaul Blue Demons app.

Team Records and Recent Performance

DePaul currently holds a record of 12 wins and 9 losses, with 4 victories and 6 losses in the BIG EAST conference. This upcoming game marks their second consecutive away contest. The Blue Demons are eager to secure their first BIG EAST road win this season and exceed last year’s conference win tally.

Last Game Recap

In their latest outing, DePaul faced Georgetown but was unable to overcome the Hoyas, losing 70-61. Despite a standout performance from Brandon Maclin, who scored 19 points off the bench, DePaul could not clinch the comeback. The team shot an impressive 50 percent from three-point range during the second half but fell short.

Defensively, DePaul ranks third in the BIG EAST, allowing opponents to shoot only 43.1 percent from the field.

The Series: DePaul vs. Xavier

• Xavier leads the all-time series with 23 wins compared to DePaul’s 13.
• In games played in Cincinnati, Xavier holds an 11-4 advantage.
• The last win for DePaul at the Cintas Center was in 2022.

Earlier this season, DePaul triumphed over Xavier at Wintrust Arena, winning 86-77. CJ Gunn led the Blue Demons with 22 points, while for the first time in five seasons, six players reached double figures in scoring.

Scouting Xavier

Xavier enters the game with an 11-10 overall record and 3 wins against 7 losses in the BIG EAST. After a home victory against Butler on January 14, the Musketeers have struggled, losing three consecutive games, including an 86-68 defeat at Seton Hall.

Tre Carroll is a standout player for Xavier, averaging 18.2 points per game and shooting 51.2 percent from the field. He also ranks among the league leaders with 1.3 blocks per game. Filip Borovicanin contributes significantly with an average of 8.0 rebounds per game.

As a unit, Xavier boasts a seventh-place ranking nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.85, recording an average of 18.7 assists per game, both statistics leading the BIG EAST.

What’s Next for DePaul

Following the clash against Xavier, DePaul will return home to face St. John’s on Tuesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. The game will be available on Peacock, during which DePaul will honor Rod Strickland by retiring his jersey at halftime. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for a special pregame performance by Red Panda.