For the first time in 730 days, DePaul defeated a Big East opponent.
The Blue Demons’ 73-68 win over Georgetown on Friday snapped a 39-game regular-season Big East losing streak.
Before beating Georgetown, DePaul’s last BIG EAST win was on Jan. 18, 2023 at No. 8 Xavier.
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DePaul Blue Demons players celebrate during the second half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena. (Daniel Cusin Jr.-Image Images)
DePaul’s win over Georgetown was not only a Big East win, but it was their first road win since December 3, 2022.
Three players scored in double figures for DePaul, with guard CJ Gunn leading the way with 17 points on nine-of-five shooting and adding five rebounds.
DePaul took a 39-28 lead into halftime, with Leyden Blocker scoring all 14 of his points in the first half, including 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 Cusin Jr.-Image 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.
DePaul’s win snapped a five-game losing streak.
DePaul’s Big Ten Conference losing streak was tied for 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 Cusin Jr.-Image Images)
The longest conference losing streak of all time is Colgate’s, a 47-game losing streak that spanned 1984-1987.
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 Tuesday at 9 pm ET.
The Hoyas fall to 12-6 (3-4 in BIG EAST play) with the loss and will look to turn things around when they host Villanova on Monday at 6 p.m.
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