Impact Lopez hasn't seen game action since Dec. 29 against Kent State. His next chance to return comes Saturday at Western Michigan.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Absent again Thursday Lopez (undisclosed) didn't play Thursday against Ohio.
Not in starting five Lopez isn't among the starters for Tuesday's game against Akron, Jordan Majewski of SB Nation reports.
Impact The Chippewas are coming out of COVID-19 pause and Lopez hasn't appeared in a game in nearly a month. His absence from the starting five could be an indication he's sidelined Tuesday, but it's also possible he is only available for limited minutes given the long pause and he will appear off the bench. Lopez was averaging 16.8 points and 5.5 boards prior to the recent absence.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lopez Jr., C. Michigan visit Detroit
Two guards will be on display as Oscar Lopez Jr. and Central Michigan will battle Antoine Davis and DetroitDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Johnson scores 14 to carry UIC past Cent. Michigan 71-67
Kevin Johnson had 14 points as Illinois-Chicago narrowly defeated Central Michigan 71-67DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Missing Tuesday's game Lopez (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game versus Marquette, 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Lopez will miss a second straight game as he tends to an ankle sprain. The sophomore guard has played just four games this year, averaging 8.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest.
MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Lopez will miss Saturday's game against Georgetown due to an ankle sprain, 247Sports reports.
Impact Lopez has played each of the last two games following an extended absence due to a knee injury. Fortunately, it's an ankle sprain this time around, so there's a chance he won't be sidelined too long by the newet issue.
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 10 in return Lopez had 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and a block across 20 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 88-83 victory over St. John's.
Impact Seeing his first action since Nov. 27, the sophomore guard appears ready to grab hold of a meaningful spot in the rotation. It may be too late for the Blue Demons, who own just two Big East wins and need a miracle to have a shot at postseason play, but Lopez can still build some valuable experience with the program set to potentially lose a few key backcourt pieces this offseason.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moore scores 24 to carry DePaul past St. John's 88-83
Charlie Moore had a season-high 24 points as DePaul edged past St. John’s 88-83FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready for return Lopez (knee) is available for Saturday's game against St. John's, John Fanta of Fox reports.
Impact Lopez hasn't played since late December due to a lingering knee injury, but he'll be available Thursday. In his two appearances on the season Lopez averaged 10 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists across 19.0 minutes.
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Lopez (knee) didn't play in Tuesday's 67-53 loss to Butler.
Impact Lopez has yet to play since Dec. 27 since suffering a knee injury. The team has been without depth in the backcourt lately, as Markese Jacobs has not played this season in addition to Lopez's extended absence. The next chance for Lopez to return comes Saturday against Marquette.
JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to play Tuesday Lopez (knee) is questionable to play in Tuesday's game against Butler, 247sports.com reports.
Impact Lopez continues to try to make his way back from a knee injury. He will likely end up being a game-time decision. Lopez has not played since Dec. 28.
JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will not play Monday Lopez (knee) will not play in Monday's game against UConn, WeAreDePaul.com reports.
Impact This will be the third consecutive game that Lopez has missed due to a knee injury. He will have a short turnaround until the team's next scheduled game on Wednesday against Georgetown.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not facing Seton Hall Lopez (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Seton Hall.
Impact Lopez will miss his second straight game due to his ongoing knee injury, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to play will come Monday against Connecticut.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't be playing Saturday Lopez (knee) won't play Saturday against St. John's, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Lopez will miss his second game in a row, and he is averaging just 10.0 points per game over his first two appearances of the 2020-21 campaign. His next chance to play will come Tuesday at home against Villanova.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Wednesday Lopez (knee) won't play in Wednesday's matchup against UConn, WeAreDePaul.com reports.
Impact Lopez will have to miss a game after injuring his knee during Sunday's game against Providence. The guard should be considered questionable heading into Saturday's matchup against St. John's.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will get MRI Tuesday Lopez (knee) will get an MRI on Tuesday, WeAreDePaul.com reports.
Impact Lopez went down in Sunday's game against Providence with a knee injury. Coach Dave Leitao said that he spent Monday's practice off his feet and that swelling in his knee had gone down. We'll have to wait and see what the MRI results come back with to know how long Lopez might be out.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Injured in second half Lopez suffered a lower leg injury Sunday against Providence after appearing to bang knees with an opposing player, 247 Sports reports.
Impact Lopez started for the second time in DePaul's delayed season, but was limited to just 18 minutes despite the contest seeing double overtime. It appears an injury was to blame, as multiple accounts report the sophomore guard being spotted with crutches later on in the contest. This clearly puts his status for Wednesday's Big East matchup against UConn in jeopardy. DePaul did get back both Romeo Weems and Darious Hall for this contest, however, so it seems likely Weems would enter the starting lineup in his stead. Weems' 34 minutes played were more than three separate DePaul starters.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes first career start Lopez started and had 11 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 20 minutes in Wednesday's victory over Western Illinois.
Impact it was the first career start for Lopez, who appeared in 21 games for the Blue Demons last season and averaged 0.9 points in 8.5 minutes. While Lopez will likely be a rotation contributor this season, the start and playing time boost in the opener can likely be attributed to the absence of both Romeo Weems and Darious Hall, who were both out due to COVID-19 protocol. Nonetheless, he'll look to continue to take advantage of the extra opportunities as long as DePaul remains short-handed.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
DePaul opens season nearly a month late, beats WIU 91-72
Javon Freeman-Liberty had 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals to help DePaul beat Western Illinois 91-72 as the Blue Demons opened their season almost a month a...DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
