DePaul Blue Demons vs. Xavier Musketeers - News - January 31, 2026

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Malik Messina-Moore - Chips in 13 Saturday Messina-Moore logged 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 68-66 victory over DePaul.

Impact Messina-Moore, who scored just two points and turned the ball over four times in his last appearance, bounced back with a solid 13 points Saturday. It was a return to his usual form as prior to his two-point outing on Wednesday he had scored double digit points in nine consecutive games. Since the start of Big East play, he's averaging 14.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 35.6 minutes per game, an excellent run of form after a very quiet start to the season.

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Filip Borovicanin - Drops 16 in Saturday's win Borovicanin registered 16 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 68-66 win over DePaul.

Impact Borovicanin, who scored just two points in his last outing, bounced back Saturday with 16 while shooting over 50 percent from the field. He also grabbed six boards and recorded four assists in a productive 29 minutes on the floor. He's been filling up the box score all season, now averaging 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.5 steals across 30.5 minutes per game this season.

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CJ Gunn - Scores 19 in Saturday's close loss Gunn racked up 19 points (7-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 68-66 loss to Xavier.

Impact Gunn, who scored just four points in his previous contest, bounced back with 19 in Saturday's close loss. He hit five three-pointers for the second time this season and added two assists on the offensive end. The only real downside to his performance was his four turnovers, his fifth game this season with that unfortunate mark.

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NJ Benson - Productive in Saturday's loss Benson closed Saturday's 68-66 loss to Xavier with 14 points (7-11 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes.

Impact Benson put together a good performance in Saturday's loss, coming two rebounds short of a double-double. He was efficient from the field making seven of 11 shots and also only committed one turnover in his 30 minutes on the floor. It was a particularly good performance from him considering he totaled just six points across his last two appearances. He'll look to keep the momentum going Tuesday versus St. John's.

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DePaul vs

Xavier

Carroll, Borovicanin lead Xavier past DePaul, 68-66

Xaviers’ Filip Borovicanin makes game-winning buzzer-beater, completing comeback against DePaul

DePaul's N.J. Benson throws down alley-oop, extending lead over Xavier

DePaul vs

Xavier

DePaul Blue Demons vs. Xavier Musketeers - News: Jan 31, 2026

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Carroll, Borovicanin lead Xavier past DePaul, 68-66

Xaviers’ Filip Borovicanin makes game-winning buzzer-beater, completing comeback against DePaul

DePaul's N.J. Benson throws down alley-oop, extending lead over Xavier