DePaul ends 22-game losing streak to Villanova, wins 75-65
CHICAGO (AP) — Da'Sean Nelson scored 24 points and DePaul ended a 22-game losing streak to Villanova with a 75-65 win Tuesday night.
It was Blue Demons' first win over the Wildcats since Jan. 3, 2008
Nelson also contributed eight rebounds for the Blue Demons (8-9, 2-4 Big East Conference). Javan Johnson added 18 points while shooting 7 for 13, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc, and he also had seven rebounds and three steals. Eral Penn shot 4 of 8 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 11 points. Umoja Gibson scored 10 points, all in the second half.
The Wildcats (8-9, 2-4) were led by Eric Dixon, who finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Villanova also got 16 points and two steals from Cam Whitmore. Caleb Daniels had 12 points and six assists.
Nelson scored 14 points in the first half but DePaul went into halftime trailing 31-30. Johnson and Nelson hit 3-pointers in a 9-0 run that gave DePaul the lead for good with around 16 minutes remaining. Johnson scored 10 second-half points.
NEXT UP
DePaul next plays Saturday against Seton Hall at home, and Villanova will visit Butler on Friday.
___
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
-
2024 NFL strength of schedule: Ranking every team's slate
Sage the Miniature Poodle wins Best in Show at 2024 Westminster Dog Show
2024 PGA Championship predictions, expert picks by Chris 'The Bear' Fallica
-
Preakness favorite Muth ruled out of Triple Crown race after spiking a fever
2024 NFL Schedule Release: Date, when does the season start?
2024 PGA Championship odds: Bookmaker talks Scottie Scheffler, McIlroy, Koepka
-
Everything we know about 'College Football 25': Cover athletes, release date
Joel Klatt's five toughest environments in college football
Kirk Cousins shrugs off Michael Penix Jr. draft pick, says he's ready to make it work
-
2024 NFL strength of schedule: Ranking every team's slate
Sage the Miniature Poodle wins Best in Show at 2024 Westminster Dog Show
2024 PGA Championship predictions, expert picks by Chris 'The Bear' Fallica
-
Preakness favorite Muth ruled out of Triple Crown race after spiking a fever
2024 NFL Schedule Release: Date, when does the season start?
2024 PGA Championship odds: Bookmaker talks Scottie Scheffler, McIlroy, Koepka
-
Everything we know about 'College Football 25': Cover athletes, release date
Joel Klatt's five toughest environments in college football
Kirk Cousins shrugs off Michael Penix Jr. draft pick, says he's ready to make it work